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Certeza y Posibilidad - Unbelievable

Sumérgete en modismos en inglés sobre lo increíble, como "vivir para ver el día" y "sin palabras".

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

to find it difficult to believe what one has seen or heard

(no) creer lo que ver

(no) creer lo que ver

Ex: The beauty of the sunrise over the mountains was so breathtaking that I n't believe my eyes.
double take
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the act of quickly looking at something or someone twice, usually due to surprise, confusion, or disbelief

doble mirada, mirada de sorpresa

doble mirada, mirada de sorpresa

Ex: I did double take when I saw my lost childhood toy on a shelf at the antique store ; I could n't believe my eyes .

to prepare oneself for an event or situation that is expected to be exciting, intense, or unpredictable

Ex: The political debate was so heated that the audience was told hang on to their hats for an evening of intense arguments .

temporarily unable to think of what to say or how to express oneself, often due to shock, surprise, or intense emotion

Ex: The stunning performance of the young pianist left the audience lost for words, and they erupted into applause.

to cause surprise, curiosity, or mild shock among people due to something unconventional, unexpected, or controversial

siendo sorprendente

siendo sorprendente

Ex: His choice of wearing a tuxedo to the casual picnic raised eyebrows, but he wanted to make the day special.

news or an event that causes a great surprise

salir de la nada, giro imprevisto

salir de la nada, giro imprevisto

Ex: Hearing that he had been selected for the prestigious award was bolt out of the blue, leaving him overwhelmed with gratitude .

to survive or endure until a particular moment or event occurs, especially one that was uncertain, significant, or eagerly anticipated

Ex: I always considered my sons to be loyal and faithful, so the thought of them betraying me always sounded impossible.

to be extremely surprised or shocked, causing one's mouth to open wide in astonishment

Ex: The shocking plot twist in the movie made the entire audience drop their teeth in the theater.

to cause a person to become very shocked, amazed, or confused

Ex: I was knocked down with a feather when they announced that the company was going out of business.

used to say one is unable to say anything due to being extremely surprised, angry, or shocked

Ex: The loss of a loved one can be so painful that words often fail to comfort those who are grieving.

to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The unexpected sight of a bear on the hiking trail made the stop in their tracks and slowly back away .
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