Идиомы и фразеологизмы английского со словами take by surprise

Фразеологизмы со словами take by surprise

take by surprise
To appear in front of someone suddenly or to suddenly discover him before he discovers you; come before (someone) is ready; appear before (someone) unexpectedly.
The policeman took the burglar by surprise as he opened the window.
When Mrs. Green's dinner guests came half an hour early, they took her by surprise.
To fill with surprise or amazement; astonish.
Ellen was taken by surprise when the birthday cake was brought in.
When our teacher quit in the middle of the year to work for the government, it took us all by surprise.
The offer of a high-paying position with another company took me by surprise.
The president’s announcement that the university was in financial trouble didn’t take anyone by surprise.