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take someone by surprise
phrase(alsotake someone unawares)
to surprise someone: 让（某人）大吃一惊
The sudden noise took her by surprise.突然闹出那么大动静吓了她一跳。
When the attack happened, his troops were taken by surprise.
The severity of the recession took everyone by surprise.
Filmgoers were taken by surprise when the screening was interrupted by the police.
Grief can take you unawares sometimes.
See also
takeverb(REACTION)
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