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double take

/ˈdʌb.əl teɪk/

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phrase

/ˈdʌb.əl teɪk/B2informal
  • ruЗамедленная реакция на что-то удивительное или неожиданное, когда человек смотрит на что-то, отводит взгляд, а затем снова смотрит в неверии или осознании.

A delayed reaction to something surprising or unexpected, where a person looks at something, looks away, and then looks back again in disbelief or realization.

  1. Surprised second lookB2informal

    A delayed reaction to something surprising or unexpected, where a person looks, looks away, and then looks again.

    ruПовторный взгляд от удивления

    • He did a double take when he saw his ex-girlfriend at the party.
    • The unusual costume made everyone do a double take.
    • She did a double take at the price tag on the dress.