double take, do a



double take, do a

Show a delayed reaction to an unusual remark or circumstance; also, look at something or someone again. For example, He did a double take when his ex-wife appeared at his wedding. [1930s]
See also: double

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PoncioPON-thyo (Spanish), PON-syo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Nabu-Kudurri-Usur-Ancient Near Eastern
TerhiTER-heeFinnish
Annelieseah-ne-LEE-zə (German), ahn-nə-LEE-sə (Dutch)German, Dutch
FritziFRI-tseeGerman
JudithJOO-dith (English), zhoo-DEET (French), YOO-dit (German)English, Jewish, French, German, Spanish, Biblical