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catch someone off guard
idiom
C2
to surprise someone by doing something that they are not expecting or ready for使（某人）措手不及；趁（某人）不警惕时（做某事）
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catch someone off guard | American Dictionary
catch someone off guard
idiom(alsocatch someone by surprise)
to surprise someone, esp. in a way that makes the person feel confused or uncertain:
The news caught her completely off guard – she didn't know what to say.
The strength of the storm caught many residents by surprise.
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