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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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angle of attackUsed other than as an idiom: see angle, attack.Rate it:

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angle of attackThe angle between a mid-sail and the direction of the wind.Rate it:

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angle of attackThe angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the airflow over it; one of the determiners of the amount of lift produced by an airfoil.Rate it:

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attack is the best form of defenceIn a battle, attacking the opposition first is better than waiting for them to attack.Rate it:

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element of surpriseThe strategic advantage one has over one's opposition due to the supposed ignorance of the other party.Rate it:

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somewhat of a surpriseNot a complete surpriseRate it:

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les bras me tombent de surprise (or, m'en tombent)I am struck dumb with surprise.Rate it:

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quelle surpriseWhat a surprise. "Quelle surprise.".Rate it:

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quelle surpriseWhat a surprise.Rate it:

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fight fire with fireTo respond to an attack with a similar or identical method.Rate it:

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holy mackerelAn expression of surprise.Rate it:

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jiminy cricketAn expression of surprise or annoyance; a euphemism for Jesus Christ used in place of swearing or taking the Lord's name in vainRate it:

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

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I'll be a monkey's uncle(often preceded by well) expressing complete surprise or disbeliefRate it:

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

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fuck meAn expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration, or of dismay at undesired events happening to oneself.Rate it:

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collateral damageA damage to things that are incidental to the intended target. It is frequently used as a military term where non-combatants are accidentally or unintentionally killed or wounded and/or non-combatant property damaged as result of the attack on legitimate enemy targets.Rate it:

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have at itattempt, to go ahead, or to attack physically.Rate it:

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holy shitExpression of terror, awe, surprise, shock, etc., often at something seen for the first time or remembered immediately before using this term.Rate it:

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low blowA rhetorical attack that is considered unfair or unscrupulous.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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sort outTo attack physically.Rate it:

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strike outTo strongly criticize or make a verbal attack, particularly as a response to previous criticism or provocation.Rate it:

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

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lash outTo make a fierce verbal attack.Rate it:

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light intoAttack.Rate it:

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holy catfishExpression of terror, awe, surprise, astonishment, etc.Rate it:

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beat upTo alarm by a sudden attack.Rate it:

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eh bienExprime la surprise ou l’admiration à l’instar de « eh ».Rate it:

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f*** me sidewayswhen something takes you by surprise or annoyingRate it:

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front page newsFront page news is an expression of surprise or of such extraordinary consequence or concept so as to be considered worthy of a front page newspaper note.Rate it:

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jump onTo attack someone verbally, or criticise them over strongly for small errors.Rate it:

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let the cat out of the bagA figure of speech relative to someone revealing an important event or secret to the world thereby spoiling the entire thrust of a surprise.Rate it:

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mautadine de crime binneExclamation populaire plutôt non-dépréciative manifestant l’étonnement, la surprise.Rate it:

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oh boyMarque l’étonnement, la surprise, la stupéfaction.Rate it:

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pin down1) Hold Under Submission, (Wrestling: 2) Restrain enemy attack, return fire, and movement:Rate it:

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strike me pinkan exclamation of surpriseRate it:

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holy fuckExpression of terror, awe, surprise, shock, etc., often at something seen for the first time or remembered immediately before using this term.Rate it:

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

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

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for goodness' sakeThis interjection expresses surprise or amazement.Rate it:

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let the cat out of the bagTo reveal a secret. Monique let the cat out of the bag when she told Courtney about the surprise birthday party.Rate it:

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under fireSubjected to enemy attack.Rate it:

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

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

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a conniption fitAttack of hysteria.Rate it:

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adversis hostibus occurrereto attack the enemy in the front.Rate it:

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aestu et febri iactarito have a severe attack of fever.Rate it:

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aggredi hostemto attack the enemy.Rate it:

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