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Discover Ludwig"take aback" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used to express surprise or shock, or to describe someone or something as being surprised or shocked. For example: "The audience was taken aback when the comedian made an unexpected political comment."
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take aback
verb
To surprise or shock; to discomfit.
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