Phrases Expressing Surprise or Shock
I'm gobsmacked.
C1Meaning
Informal; extremely shocked and surprised.
Examples
- John: 'She quit her job without any notice.'
- Alice: '<b>I'm gobsmacked.</b> I'm completely stunned.'
- John: '<b>I'm gobsmacked.</b> I didn't even know it was condemned.'
- Alice: 'The building is being demolished.'