to be surprised at something
21I've never seen (something) in all my (born) days! — I ve never [felt/heard/seen etc.] (something) in all my (born) days! old fashioned something that you say when you are shocked or very surprised by something. There were two men kissing in the street. I ve never seen anything like it in all my… …
22I've never ... (something) in all my (born) days! — I ve never [felt/heard/seen etc.] (something) in all my (born) days! old fashioned something that you say when you are shocked or very surprised by something. There were two men kissing in the street. I ve never seen anything like it in all my… …
23have something on (your) hands — have (someone/something) on (your) hands to be responsible for someone or something. If the president doesn t take an interest in the economy, he could well have an economic disaster on his hands. The coach was a little surprised to have this… …
24how about something — how about (someone/something) I am surprised by someone or something. How about that guy who was arrested for riding his bicycle on the expressway? Usage notes: usually intended to get someone to say what they think …
25take offence (at something) — phrase to feel angry and upset because of something that someone has said or done I’m not surprised she took offence at his remarks. Thesaurus: to feel offended or insultedsynonym Main entry: offence …
26set something on its ear — set (something) on its ear informal : to cause something to be in a state of great excitement or shock She set the racing world on its ear [=she surprised and shocked the racing world] by winning several major races. His early recordings set the… …
27put/set your mind to something — put/set your mind to (something) : to give your attention to (something) and try very hard to do it You d be surprised at what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it. We can solve this problem if we put our minds to it. • • • Main Entry …
28burst in on something — burst in (on (someone/something)) to enter or appear suddenly or unexpectedly. She was in the middle of teaching her writing class when the head of the English department burst in. “Sorry to burst in on you like this,” Nick apologized to the room …
29how dare you do something — how dare you (do something) I am very surprised and shocked by what you are doing. How dare you show up at my wedding? Usage notes: usually shows that you think someone s behavior is very wrong: How dare he accuse us of lying! …
30(he has) been and done something — (he, she, etc. has) been and ˈdone sth idiom (BrE, informal) used to show that you are surprised and annoyed by sth that sb has done • Someone s been and parked in front of the entr …
