a double take

a double take

The act of looking twice due to surprise or disbelief. Everyone did a double take at his shiny new sports car as he drove by. Men and women alike did a double take when they saw him in his tuxedo.
See also: double, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

double take

n. a surprised second look at something. Fred did a double take, then recognized Britney.
See also: double, take
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • double take
  • double take, do a
  • do a double take
  • a double taker
  • monkey's uncle, I'll be/am a
  • floor
  • floor (one)
  • floor it
  • floored
  • flooring
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