| eng | catch off balance/ guard |
|---|---|
| rus | застать врасплох |
| ex | Senator O'Hare was caught off guard by the question. Yes, we’re fine, but that blizzard really caught us off guard. |
| syn | be taken aback, catch napping |
| part | phr. |
| eng_desc | to surprise someone by doing something that they are not ready to deal with |
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