double takes

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Definition of double takes in English English dictionary

double take
A take, commonly used as a comical reaction to a surprising sight, in which someone casually sees something, briefly stops looking at it, realizes what it is, and snaps attention back to it with an expression of surprise or disbelief

I swear I did a double-take when I spotted that $100 bill lying in the gutter!.

double take
a delayed reaction indicating surprise
double take
defect in an engine's ignition; delayed response
double take
A delayed reaction to an unusual remark or circumstance, often used as a comic device. do a double take to look at someone or something again because you are very surprised by what you saw or heard
double takes

    Hyphenation

    dou·ble takes

    Turkish pronunciation

    dʌbıl teyks

    Pronunciation

    /ˈdəbəl ˈtāks/ /ˈdʌbəl ˈteɪks/
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