'taken - a - back'
taken a back This expression is used to mean 'I was very suprised'. It is said in the same context as 'taken - back' would be used - the difference being in the addition of the extra vowel - _a_ J.D.A. WIDDOWSON COLLECTOR'S PERMANENT FILE Not used Not used Withdrawn [see als...
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| Summary: | taken a back This expression is used to mean 'I was very suprised'. It is said in the same context as 'taken - back' would be used - the difference being in the addition of the extra vowel - _a_ J.D.A. WIDDOWSON COLLECTOR'S PERMANENT FILE Not used Not used Withdrawn [see also 'aback of'] |
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