to look again in surprise or disbelief · to react with surprise to something
This expression is fantastic for when you see something so unexpected or surprising that you have to look at it twice, just to make sure your eyes aren't playing tricks on you! 👀 It’s like, 'Wait, did I just see that?!'
💡 **Pro Tip!** 'To do a double-take' often implies a moment of mild shock, confusion, or disbelief. It's a non-verbal reaction, but we use the phrase to describe that reaction. You can also say 'It made me do a double-take' to describe something surprising! ✨
When would you most likely 'to do a double-take'? A. 📖 When you're casually watching a boring documentary. B. 🎸 When you spot your history teacher working as a street performer. C. 🍝 When you're carefully reading a recipe for dinner.