| Phrase/Idiom | struck dumb |
|---|---|
| Definition | If someone is struck dumb, they are unable to speak because they are so surprised, shocked or frightened by something. |
| Example | The suspect was struck dumb when the verdict was announced – life imprisonment. |
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