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Definition someone by surprise in American English

someone by surprise phrase

phrase
1

to attack, catch, or find someone when they do not expect it

Example

Protesters marched into the governor's office, taking security forces by surprise.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault strike at surprise shock shake up
2

to shock someone by unexpected behavior

Example

The violence of his language took us all by surprise.

Synonyms and related words
surprise shock shake up
Example

The storm caught the fishermen completely by surprise.

Synonyms and related words
turn up spring sneak up surprise shock shake up
Definition someone by surprise in American English