take aback in English

surprise, astound; confuse, bewilde

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1. I was taken aback.

2. Some Catholics Taken Aback

3. Abox definition is - braced aback —used of head yards when the headsails only are aback.

4. He appeared taken aback.

5. Taken aback, the Persians retreated.

6. Your request took me aback.

7. We were taken aback.

8. The news took me aback.

9. I was momentarily taken aback.

10. I was naturally taken aback.

11. The news really took us aback.

12. So, of course, I was taken aback.

13. At first, the couple were taken aback.

14. And I was rather taken aback.

15. " Mr. Bickersteth appeared somewhat taken aback, sir. "

16. He was momentarily a bit taken aback.

17. I'm a bit taken aback by this.

18. I was really shocked and taken aback

19. Taken aback, he answered: “To study in.”

20. The robbers were taken aback by this.

21. The Spanish Government and people were taken aback .

22. Although taken aback, the lady invited me in.

23. Shulman was taken aback by the survey results.

24. I was rather taken aback by her honesty.

25. Roald was taken aback by the unexpected question.