意表を突く (いひょうをつく) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-ku)
take by surprise; do something unexpected
Used when someone's action or statement catches another person off guard, often in a striking or clever way.
、
彼
は
言
葉
を
詰
まら
せ
た
。
He was at a loss for words at the unexpected question.
