Phrases

Expressing Surprise or Shock

100 phrases

That's quite a revelation.

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Expresses surprise at a newly discovered fact.

Goodness gracious!

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Expresses strong surprise or astonishment.

Crikey!

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Informal expression of surprise or amazement.

My jaw dropped.

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Expresses extreme surprise, often visually.

I'm flabbergasted.

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Extremely surprised and astonished.

That's astounding!

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Expresses great surprise and admiration.

I'm speechless.

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So surprised that one is unable to speak.

I'm gobsmacked.

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Informal; extremely shocked and surprised.

You don't say!

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Expresses surprise or disbelief.

Fancy that!

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Expresses mild surprise or amusement.

No way!

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Informal; expresses disbelief or strong surprise.

Really?

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Expresses polite disbelief or mild surprise.

For crying out loud!

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Expresses exasperation and surprise.

This is unexpected.

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Expresses surprise at an unforeseen event.

I never would have guessed.

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Expresses surprise at an unforeseen outcome.

That's a shock.

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Expresses a strong feeling of surprise and often unpleasantness.

Imagine that!

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Expresses surprise and a sense of incredulity.

Would you believe it?

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Expresses disbelief and surprise.

I'm taken aback.

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Surprised and slightly shocked.

That's quite a bombshell.

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That's a very surprising and shocking piece of news.

I'm utterly flabbergasted.

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Extremely surprised and astonished.

It knocked my socks off.

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It was extremely surprising and impressive.

I was completely floored.

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I was extremely surprised and shocked.

My jaw dropped.

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I was so surprised I couldn't speak.

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