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71taken aback — confused or surprised by something unexpected. Company executives have been taken aback by the criticism. I asked him directly if he was looking for someone with my skills, and I think he was kind of taken aback. Etymology: based on the literal… …
72taken — un·taken; taken; …
73taken — I the past participle of take I II adj taken [ˈteɪkən] be taken with informal to like someone or something very much[/ex] …
74taken by — or[with] {v. phr.} To be impressed by; intrigued by. * /Ned was much taken by the elegance of Sophie s manners./ …
75taken by — or[with] {v. phr.} To be impressed by; intrigued by. * /Ned was much taken by the elegance of Sophie s manners./ …
76Taken at the Flood — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Taken at the Flood est le titre anglais des œuvres suivantes : Le Flux et le Reflux, roman d Agatha Christie, sorti en 1948 ; Le Flux et le… …
77Taken B Side — L album Taken B Side est fait par Scorpions. Il est sorti en 2009 Titre: Cold I Can t Explain Dreamers Too Far Edge of Time Heroes Don t Cry She s Knocking at My Door Alex Julie s Love Theme Ave Maria no Morro Partners in Crime Kami o Shin Jiru… …
78taken — (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Captured] Syn. arrested, seized, appropriated; see captured 1 . 2. [Employed or rented] Syn. occupied, reserved, held, hired, contracted for; see also rented . • taken aback, Syn. startled, disconcerted, caught off guard;… …
79taken aback — Meaning Surprised. Origin When the wind changes direction the sails of a sailing ship sometimes blow back against the mast, i.e. they are taken aback …
80taken\ aback — adj Unpleasantly surprised; suddenly puzzled or shocked. When he came to pay for his dinner he was taken aback to find that he had left his wallet at home. See: take back •• to (be) cause(d) a feeling of surprise or astonishment, often also with… …
