take aback

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Phrasal verb : - To cause someone to be very surprised, shocked, or astonished, often to the point of being temporarily unable to speak or react. Usage This phrasal verb is used to describe the act of surprising someone so much that they are momentarily stunned or disconcerted. It is almost always used in the passive voice: to be taken aback . The subject of the sentence is the perso...