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
Sukhon-Thai
Tudor (2)-Romanian
Meyer-Hebrew
Amichai-Hebrew
Noa (1)-Hebrew, Biblical
RochRAWKH (Polish)French, Polish