Certezza e Possibilità - Unbelievable

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

Ex: The news of his unexpected promotion was so astonishing that I could n't believe my ears when I heard it .

double take [sostantivo]

doppia presa

Ex: When I saw my friend 's new , bright pink hair , I did a double take – it was such a dramatic change .

Quando ho visto i nuovi capelli rosa brillante del mio amico, ho fatto un double take – era un cambiamento così drammatico.

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

Ex: The weather forecast is predicting a storm, so you better hold onto your hat if you're going outside.

lost for words [Frase]

perso per le parole

Ex: When I saw the breathtaking sunset over the ocean , I was completely lost for words .

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

Ex: Her irreverent chatter during the ceremony raised many people's eyebrows.

bolt (from|out of) the blue [Frase]

news or an event that causes a great surprise

Ex: The announcement of his resignation came as a bolt from the blue ; no one had any inkling that he was planning to leave .

to live to see the day [Frase]

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

Ex: I bet you never thought you'd see the day, huh?

to [drop] {one's} teeth [Frase]

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

Ex: When they announced the unbelievable prize , the entire audience dropped their teeth in amazement .

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

Ex: I was so taken aback when I found out I 'd won the lottery that you could have knocked me down with a feather !

words [fail] {sb} [Frase]

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

Ex: When he saw the breathtaking sunset over the ocean , words failed him , and he simply gazed in awe .

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

Ex: The stunning performance by the magician stopped the audience dead in their tracks.