Which is the right phrase, "taken aback" or "taken back"? 😊
2023-06-26
This is what goPenpal answered
The correct phrase is "taken aback". It's an idiom that means being surprised or shocked.😉 This phrase dates back to olden sailing times. When a ship was 'taken aback', it meant the wind had changed direction suddenly and was blowing straight towards the front of the ship, pushing it backwards. So, when we say we're 'taken aback', it's like we've been metaphorically blown off course by surprising news! Isn't that interesting?🚀
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