Certainty & Possibility - Unbelievable

Dive into English idioms regarding the unbelievable, like "live to see the day" and "lost for words".

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

Ex: The beauty of the sunrise over the mountains was so breathtaking that I n't believe my eyes.

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the act of quickly looking at something or someone twice, usually due to surprise, confusion, or disbelief

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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 .

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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 lost for words, and they erupted into applause .

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

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

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news or an event that causes a great surprise

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

Ex: Many doubted they live to see the day when humans set foot on Mars , but the historic moment finally arrived .

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

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

Ex: Her incredible performance on stage left the audience feeling like she knock them down with a feather.

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

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

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