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
GertraudGER-trowtGerman
Felizitasfe-LEE-tsee-tahsGerman
Katarinakah-tah-REE-nah (German, Swedish)German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene
Cesarinoche-sah-REE-noItalian
Gervasius-Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
Ile-Macedonian