catch by surprise
werkwoord
Roget 508:
not expect
etc.
507;
be taken by surprise;
start;
miscalculate
etc.
481;
not bargain for;
come upon,
fall upon.
be unexpected
etc.
adj.;
come unawares
etc.
adv.;
turn up,
pop,
drop from the clouds;
come upon one,
burst upon one,
flash upon one,
bounce upon one,
steal upon one,
creep upon one;
come like a thunder clap,
burst like a thunderclap,
thunder bolt;
take by surprise,
catch by surprise,
catch unawares,
catch napping;
yach [S. Afr.].
pounce upon,
spring a mine upon.
surprise,
startle,
take aback,
electrify,
stun,
stagger,
take away one's breath,
throw off one's guard;
astonish,
dumbfound
etc.
(strike with wonder)
870.
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