If someone is caught off-guard , they are not expecting a surprise or danger that suddenly occurs.
The question caught her completely off-guard.
= unawares
ADJ : v n ADJ , v-link ADJ
If someone is caught off-guard , they are not expecting a surprise or danger that suddenly occurs.
The question caught her completely off-guard.
= unawares
ADJ : v n ADJ , v-link ADJ
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне. 2006