Meaning of 'Double take'
What does the saying 'Double take' mean?
Idiom: Double take
Meaning:
If someone does a double take, they react very slowly to something to show how shocked or surprised they are.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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