Take Aback (Verb)
Meaning
Surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off; "I was floored when I heard that I was promoted".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The announcement of the surprise birthday party took everyone back.
- The unexpected news of her engagement took her best friend completely aback.
- He was taken aback by the beauty and simplicity of the small village nestled in the mountains.
- I was taken aback when I saw the massive turnout at the charity event.
- The shocking revelation took the entire family aback, leaving them speechless and stunned.