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The expression "take aback" means to surprise, shock or astonish someone with something unexpected or unusual. For example, if someone makes a sudden announcement, it might take you aback or if someone confronts you with a difficult question that you were not prepared for, it could take you aback. It is usually used in a negative sense and implies that the person is caught off guard. It is common to use this expression in formal or informal situations, such as in a conversation with friends, while reading a book, or in a job interview when answering a difficult question.