Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch-someone-off-guard
Phrase
/kætʃ sʌmwʌn ɔf ɡɑrd/
Definition
To surprise someone by doing something unexpected or when they are not fully prepared.
Examples
- The sudden announcement of the meeting caught everyone off guard.
- Her unexpected arrival at the party really caught me off guard.
- The storm caught the hikers off guard as they weren’t prepared for bad weather.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the situation when a person is not ready for an event or action, leading to surprise or shock.
Synonyms
- Surprise
- Stun
- Take by surprise
- Startle
