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The idiom **"Taken aback"** means to be surprised or shocked by something unexpected. Below are three sentences using this idiom:

(A) She was taken aback by the sudden news of her promotion and couldn't believe it.

(B) He took a step back and was taken aback to get a better view of the painting.

(C) They were taken aback by the strong wind as they walked along the beach.

Identify the statement(s) that correctly use the idiom **"taken aback"**.

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**Question:**

The idiom **"Taken aback"** means to be surprised or shocked by something unexpected. Below are three sentences using this idiom:

(A) She was taken aback by the sudden news of her promotion and couldn't believe it.

(B) He took a step back and was taken aback to get a better view of the painting.

(C) They were taken aback by the strong wind as they walked along the beach.

Identify the statement(s) that correctly use the idiom **"taken aback"**.

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**Solution:**

1. The idiom **"taken aback"** means to be surprised or shocked by something unexpected.

2. Analyze each sentence:

- (A) "She was taken aback by the sudden news of her promotion and couldn't believe it."
     - Correct usage: She is surprised/shocked by unexpected news.

- (B) "He took a step back and was taken aback to get a better view of the painting."
     - Incorrect usage: "Taken aback" here is incorrectly used to mean physically stepping back or moving. The phrase does not mean to step back physically.

- (C) "They were taken aback by the strong wind as they walked along the beach."
     - Correct usage: They were surprised/shocked by the strong wind.

3. Therefore, sentences (A) and (C) correctly use the idiom, while (B) does not.

**Answer:** (a) Both A & C

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