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shoot first and ask questions laterTo take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.Rate it:

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Sight for Sore EyesA pleasant and good surprise, an unexpected thing that can relieve you of your troubleRate it:

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sit upTo show sudden interest or surprise.Rate it:

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somewhat of a surpriseNot a complete surpriseRate it:

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son of a gunA phrase expressing surprise or learning about some some unexpected news.Rate it:

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strike me pinkan exclamation of surpriseRate it:

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surprise surpriseAn indication that the unsurprising happened, especially contrary to someone's hopes or assertions.Rate it:

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take abackTo surprise or shock; to discomfit.Rate it:

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tanto per cambiarejust for a change; as usual; surprise surpriseRate it:

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the devil you sayAn expression of surprise at something stated by another.Rate it:

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throw off balanceTo unsettle, to catch by surprise.Rate it:

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throw somebody a curveTo surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction.Rate it:

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throw someone a curveTo surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction.Rate it:

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tiens doncMarque l’étonnement, la surprise ou l’incrédulité, voire le doute.Rate it:

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trick up one's sleeveA surprise advantage of which others are not aware.Rate it:

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turn up for the bookA very unexpected, usually pleasant, surprise.Rate it:

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um Himmels willenOh my God!, Oh dear!, Oh no!, No way!; expletive used to express extreme surprise, shock or disbelief.Rate it:

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voyez-vous çaInterjection marquant une certaine surprise, qui peut aussi bien être admirative, incrédule, que scandalisée.Rate it:

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voyons doncInterjection exprimant la surprise ou l’indignation, le scepticisme, le rejet d'une affirmation, etc.Rate it:

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well ain't that the catfish in the trapA sentence commonly spoken in the Southern United States. It can often be used in place of "well, I'll be damned". Used to express surprise.Rate it:

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well, i neverAn exclamation of great surprise.Rate it:

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well, well, wellIndicating pondering or consideration, often with sarcasm or mock surprise.Rate it:

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what are the oddsUsed to express surprise for an unlikely outcome.Rate it:

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what do you knowWhat a surprise; guess what?Rate it:

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what was someone smokingUsed to express surprise about someone's uncharacteristic or whacky, offbeat past actions.Rate it:

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what's the big ideaUsed to express surprise or dissatisfaction with an action or statement of another, especially the person spoken to.Rate it:

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whisk awayTo take (a person) on a surprise romantic journey.Rate it:

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whisk offTo take (a person) on a surprise romantic journey.Rate it:

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who are you and what have you done with someoneSaid to express surprise due to a perceived drastic change of behaviour of a person.Rate it:

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who would have thought itAn expression of surprise or incredulityRate it:

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whoa nellyInterjection. whoa, Nelly. an exclamation of surprise, especially one in response to an unexpected acceleration of speed.Rate it:

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wonders never ceaseExpresses surprise at an unusual action.Rate it:

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words fail someoneOf a person: to be incapable of describing something with words, especially due to fear, shock, or surprise.Rate it:

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ye godsYou gods! Used to express surprise or incredulity.Rate it:

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you get what you pay for!Buy a bargain you may get a reduced value surprise!Rate it:

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