set (someone) aback



set (someone) aback

To startle, astonish, shock, or disconcert someone. (A less common variant of "take someone aback.") It set us all aback a bit to learn that John was moving to England next month. I'm sure the news sets everyone aback, but please believe me that this is in the best interest of the company.
See also: aback, set

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Shahrivar-Persian Mythology
ToiniTOY-neeFinnish
Winonawi-NON-ə (English)English, Native American, Sioux
SheilaSHEE-ləIrish, English
ŽArko-Serbian, Croatian
Angelita-Spanish