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Deer Caught Surprised Headlights Rabbit Momentarily Confused Unable

Phrase/Idiom like a deer / rabbit caught in the headlights
Definition When you are so surprised that you are momentarily confused or unable to react quickly, you are like a deer (or rabbit) caught in the headlights.
Example Surprised by the officer’s questions, she was like a deer caught in the headlights.

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