take aback

Nelson Dean from London was also taken aback by the high cost of formula.

But when one man from Cardiff combined his love for Lego with his interests in architecture and even sport, he was taken aback to be met with widespread interest in his hobby.

Former Indian diplomats say they are taken aback by what has been described as “megaphone diplomacy” by Yunus - trying to discuss contentious bilateral issues through the media.

A few months ago, I was taken aback by an article in the New York Times’ Vows section.

In a November 2023 interview, the former president seemed taken aback by the idea that Swift might not be playing at liberal beliefs for the cameras.