Aanya
what does overtake by surprise mean? and how to put it in a sentence?
2018年10月15日 10:20
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Hi - the expression refers to an unexpected outcome. e.g. I was overtaken by surprise when the rain stopped and the sun shone through. Or I was overtaken by surprise when I suddenly saw my best friend standing next to me at the station.
2018年10月15日
For me, 'overcome' is the normal thing to say. I've never heard 'overtaken by surprise'
2018年10月15日
I think what you want to say is "taken by surprise." "Taken by surprise" is just another way to say that someone or something is surprised. Example: We were taken by surprise when the bird suddenly flew out of the birdhouse.
2018年10月15日
Overtaken probably not the best choice - taken by surprise is a better expression - e.g I was taken by surprise when I saw my friend unexpectedly at the bus stop.
2018年10月16日
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