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Today's Expressions

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to be nonplussed

confused and unsure how to react · taken by surprise · perplexed

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Ever been so surprised or confused that you just... froze? 🧊 This expression is perfect for those moments when you're completely bewildered and unsure how to react to something unexpected or unusual. It's not necessarily negative, just a state of mild shock or perplexity! 🤷‍♀️

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to be at a loss

to be confused · not know what to say or do · to feel bewildered

What's the situation?

Ever felt like your brain just hit a 'buffer' when someone asks you something totally unexpected or delivers shocking news? 🤯 This expression perfectly describes that moment when you're so confused or taken aback that you literally don't know what to say or do! It's like your internal script just vanished. ✨

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to scratch your head

to be puzzled · to be confused · to be bewildered

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Have you ever encountered a problem or a situation that just made absolutely no sense to you? 🤔 That feeling when you reread something five times and still don't get it? This expression perfectly describes that moment of utter confusion or bewilderment. You're figuratively 'scratching your head' because you're so puzzled!