{v. phr.}, {informal} To look again in surprise; suddenly understand what is seen or said. * /John did a double take when he saw Bill in girls' clothes./ * /When Evvie said she was quitting school, I did a double take./
DO A DOUBLE TAKE
Meaning of DO A DOUBLE TAKE in English
Dictionary of English idioms . Словарь английских идиом. 2012