Monday, September 23, 2013

Lesson 102--be taken aback


Phrasal Verb:  be taken aback


 

meaning:  to be shocked or surprised, even to the point of being offended or insulted.


i.e.       I was taken aback when she forgot my birthday.
            He was taken aback when he wasn't offered the promotion.
            Tanya and her husband were taken aback when they weren't invited to the party.

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