ace up one's sleeve »
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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collect one's thoughts »
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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deer in the headlights »
A mental state of high arousal caused by anxiety fear, panic, surpriseand/or confusion, or substance abuse. The behavioral signs are like a deer subjected to a car's headlights, such as widely opened eyes and a lack of motor reactions.
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for goodness' sake »
This interjection expresses surprise or amazement.
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fucking hell »
An exclamation of great surprise.
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go figure »
Expresses perplexity, confusion, surprise, or puzzlement.
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holy mackerel »
An expression of surprise.
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knock for a loop »
To astonish; to surprise very much.
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off balance »
Surprised; perplexed.
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shoot first and ask questions later »
To take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.
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surprise surprise »
An indication that the unsurprising happened, especially contrary to someone's hopes or assertions.
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take aback »
To surprise or shock; to discomfit.
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throw off balance »
To unsettle, to catch by surprise.
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throw somebody a curve »
To surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction.
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turn up for the book »
A very unexpected, usually pleasant, surprise.
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