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Discover LudwigThe phrase "caught him off" is not correct in standard English.
The correct expression is "caught him off guard." You can use it when describing a situation where someone is surprised or unprepared for something.
Example: "The sudden announcement caught him off guard during the meeting."
Alternatives: "surprised him" or "took him by surprise."
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This caught him off guard.
Her first question caught him off guard.
"I think it caught him off guard.
His power surge has even caught him off guard.
I totally caught him off guard and pressed my advantage.
Nelson caught him off Cape Trafalgar on October 21.
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The sudden media ruckus caught him off-guard.
Malhotra said the two sides had discussed his future at the conclusion of last season, but the team's move caught him off-guard.
The question caught him off-guard; he was a man who never liked to talk about feelings, his or anyone else's.
He was a good fighter but I was too good for him". Selby made a confident start but found himself on the canvas in the second round when a peach of a left hook by Hunter caught him off-guard.
Seager quipped that it caught him off-guard.
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