Set one aback In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "set one aback", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-09 03:12

Meaning of Set one aback

Synonyms:

take one aback

Set one aback phrase

To make someone feel surprised, shocked, or confused.

 

Would it set you aback to know that we're going to get married next week?

He loves setting me aback by giving me something special that he made on my birthday.

The first time we heard Mary sing, we were all set aback by her mellifluous voice.

Other phrases about:

(well) I'll be damned!
An expression of surprise/shock or showing that you refuse to do something
be caught on the wrong foot

To be surprised by some sudden occurrence

throw (one) for a loop

To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone

be caught flat-footed

To be startled or surprised while unprepared; to be put in a difficult or disadvantageous situation when something happens which one does not expect

 

Well, bust my buttons!

An exclamation of shock or surprise

Grammar and Usage of Set one aback

Verb Forms

  • setting one aback

The verb "set" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Set one aback

This phrase is a less common variant of "take one aback."

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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