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Comportement et Approche - Montrer la surprise

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises telles que « voilà » et « comme je vis et respire » sont liées au fait de montrer de la surprise en anglais.

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach
wonders (will) never cease

used to convey surprise or amazement when something unexpected or remarkable happens

[phrase]
a likely story

a way of saying that one does not believe something because it sounds too unbelievable or exaggerated

[Phrase]
a small world

used to show one's surprise when meeting someone in a place one did not expect, or when one becomes aware of an unexpected relation between people

[Phrase]
as I live and breathe

used to show one's surprise when seeing someone or something unexpected

[Phrase]
by gum

used when one is surprised or when one wants to emphasize something

[Interjection]
good grief

used to show that one is shocked, annoyed, or surprised

[Interjection]
be a monkey's uncle

to display complete surprise or disbelief

[phrase]
my ass

used to show one's disbelief over something that was just said

[Interjection]
my eye

used to express one's disagreement or disbelief

[Interjection]
my foot

used to show one's disagreement or disbelief

[Interjection]
you wish

used to tell a person that what they are hoping for will never happen or come true

[Interjection]
hell's bells

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

[nom]
like a deer caught in (the) headlights

used to refer to a state in which someone is so surprised or frightened that they are unable to think clearly or make any move

[Phrase]
of all the nerve

used to express great shock, disapproval, anger, etc., in reaction to someone's bold behavior

[Phrase]
for real

used to question the truth or seriousness of someone's statement, often with astonishment

[Interjection]
holy cow

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

[Interjection]
holy shit

used to show that one is really shocked or amazed

[Interjection]
holy moly

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

[Interjection]
one's eyes are (out) on stalks

used when one is looking at something with a great sense of wonder or surprise

[phrase]
one's jaw drop (open)

used when something, such as unexpected news, causes one to be greatly confused or shocked

[phrase]
lo and behold

used to express one's surprise or bafflement at something unexpected or remarkable

[Interjection]
good Lord

used to show disbelief, shock, or surprise at something that has been said or done

[Interjection]
good gracious

used to express one's surprise at something that has been said or done

[Interjection]
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