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
MathÚIn-Irish
Alexusə-LEK-səsEnglish (Modern)
Mariyamah-REE-yah (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian
Kalyana-Indian, Telugu
Olumide-Western African, Yoruba
Isobel-Scottish