slog syv kors for sig
English translation: he threw up his hands in horror
| 14:35 Jul 25, 2007 |
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|  Selected response from: Diarmuid Kennan Ireland Local time: 07:46 | ||||||
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| 4 +1 | he threw up his hands in horror |
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| 4 | Taken aback or dumbfounded |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1he threw up his hands in horror Explanation: he crossed himself 7 times |
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Taken aback or dumbfounded Explanation: This is an idiom which means 'to be taken aback' , to be 'dumbfounded' or 'surprised'. I think 'dumbfounded' or gobsmacked are the best because it conveys a strong meaning. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 13 mins (2007-07-25 14:48:27 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Lots of possible idioms with this one. How about 'knocked for six'! |
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