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catch (someone) by surprise

catch (someone) by surprise

To startle, amaze, or come upon (someone) unawares. That car coming around the corner caught me by surprise. She was caught completely by surprise with the amount of donations she received. Don't let hidden bank fees catch you by surprise.
See also: catch, surprise

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GaÉTan-French
Fiammettafyahm-MET-tahItalian
Katsuroukah-tsoo-ṙo:Japanese
Tatiannata-tee-AN-ə, ta-TYAN-əEnglish (Modern)
Kishore-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
MÜGe-Turkish
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