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"Taken aback" is an idiomatic expression that means to be surprised or shocked by something unexpected. It often refers to a reaction where someone is momentarily stunned or at a loss for words due to an unforeseen event or statement. The phrase conveys a sense of being caught off guard and can be used in various contexts, from personal interactions to professional situations.
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What does aback mean?
It means "toward the back" just as "aside" means "toward the side". The expression "taken aback" comes from sailing. In order for the sailboat to go forward, the wind must fill the back of the sail and push it forward. But if the sail is set at the wrong angle, the wind will fill the front of the sail instead, bringing it to a sudden stop and even pushing it backwards. Although this was sometimes used with large sailing ships as a kind of brake, generally it was not a desirable end. The reaction of someone who is stopped short by surprise was thought by sailors to be like a ship that was taken aback, so it was used metaphorically. Nowadays people mostly know only the metaphorical sense. As an obsolete term, an aback refers to an abacus.
What does debit an account mean?
A Debit is a transaction wherein money is debited or withdrawn or taken out from your bank account. For Ex: You use your ATM card to withdraw money from an ATM, this transaction will be reflected as Debit in your account because you have taken money from your account.
What does in credit mean on a gas bill?
It is usually taken to mean that the amount you have payed the Gas company is more than the value of the gas you have used. This can happen in the summer months if you pay a fixed monthly amount.
How long will a write off effect your credit report?
I believe you mean a charge off? If this is what you mean, it will stay on your report for seven years. But, if you are interested in understanding what to do once a charge off has taken place, and it is sold to a collection agency
What does net mean in accounting terms?
Net is the final figure after you've taken expenses off. For instance net wages is wages after tax and other deductions. Net interest is after tax is taken off. Net profit is gross profit after overheads have been deducted.
What is the past tense of be taken aback?
The past tense of "be taken aback" is "wastaken aback".Example: "She was taken aback by the amazing fireworks."
Can you give me sentence for the word aback?
"He was taken 'aback' by the story he heard"
Another word for by surprise starting with taken?
Taken aback
What is the reason you say that a person who is surprised is taken aback?
It is a nautical term. When the sails of a squared-rigged sailing ship are suddenly carried by the wind back against the mast the ship is 'taken aback' and stopped dead. So that lead to a person being taken aback as well.
Why do you think Katniss was taken aback at Peeta's feelings for her?
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What is a synonym for speechless?
aghast....taken aback....tight-lipped...
How do you write a sentence with the word defiance?
I was momentarily taken aback by the kitten's sudden defiance.
What is a sentence for the idiom catch you later?
I was momentarily taken aback when the ploice officer said, "Catch you later."
Why Elvis Presley did not date with Marylin Monroe?
Scheduling conflicts BUT there is a rumor that they met on the studio lot and she was taken aback by all of Elvis' Memphis Mafia members
How did Moses feel when God told him he was to return to Egypt?
He was taken aback as he feared that they would kill him, for killing a Egyptian.
Can you use brusquely in a sentence?
She answered his question brusquely, causing him to feel taken aback by her attitude.
Can you make a sentence using this word unusual?
I was suddenly taken aback by quite an unusual sight. That's an unusual design.
