something that fails to be what everyone expected

in a way that is sudden and often unreal

to be the most surprising, outrageous, or absurd

to introduce a surprising or unexpected element or challenge into a situation

used to express a sense of astonishment or surprise when encountering someone or something

to surprise or outsmart someone who is not paying attention or is unprepared

to surprise someone by doing something when they are not ready or expecting it, making them feel confused or unable to react quickly

to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or inappropriate

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

to reveal unexpected and shocking news or information that has a strong impact on those who receive it

a thing that one accepts or buys without making sure if it is good enough to be worth it

to solve a seemingly impossible problem or accomplish an extremely difficult goal unexpectedly

to happen to someone without their prior knowledge or anticipation

used to refer to the abrupt termination of a favorable or fortunate situation

someone who experiences temporary success or achievement but ultimately fails to maintain it in the long term

to deeply astonish or amaze someone, often by presenting them with something unexpected or extraordinary

used to mean that something that is significantly surpassing what an individual could have ever anticipated or hoped for

not capable of moving due to being shocked or frightened

to become extremely shocked or confused as a result of something undesirable that suddenly happens

to reappear where one is not welcome or needed

to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed