Examples of 'double take' in a sentence
Meaning of "double take"
This phrase is used to describe the act of quickly turning one's head back in surprise or confusion, often in reaction to something unexpected or unusual. It signifies a moment of hesitation or disbelief, as if the person needs a second look to confirm or understand what they have just seen
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- An abrupt movement, used, for example, as a comical reaction to a surprising sight, in which someone casually sees something, briefly stops looking at it, realizes what it is, and snaps attention back to it with an expression of surprise or disbelief.
How to use "double take" in a sentence
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I had to do a double take to see if it was a photo or a painting.
The made the doctor do a double take.
They did a double take when they spotted me.
She thanked me and then did a double take.
I hadda do a double take when i look at you.
The man literally did a double take.
Others did a quick double take and kept on walking.
Bill opened the envelope and did a double take.
It makes you do a double take on reality.
Comments that would make you do a double take.
Flatline did a double take at this statement.
Where you have done a double take.
He did a double take immediately afterwards.
Your faithful servant did a double take on this one.
He did a double take when he realized the impossibility of what he just did.
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My first reaction was a double take then a smile.
Double take three times.
I quickly did the double take in my head.
A double take to the right and a double take to the left.
People will do a double take when they see it.
I executed a classic cartoon double take.
And he does a double take because.
This simple black ink design is sure to make everybody do a double take.
The double take of misery.
This opening made me do a double take.
I had to do a double take as it was difficult to identify our players.
There needs to be a double take down.
I did a double take breathlessly.
You stop and do a double take.
He instantly did a double take seeing the chaotic state the room was in.
You made me do a classic double take.
I did a double take over my shoulder to see the hallway again.
The warrior did a double take.
She did a double take before she believed what her eyes were seeing.
A police man did a double take.
Neighbors may do a double take when they see these creative and easy Halloween decorations.
I must have done a double take.
He does a double take when he sees that I am awake.
I literally did a double take.
I did a double take at the tv when I heard it.
He shot her a double take.
This creative business card plays with perspective to get potential clients to do a double take.
I almost did a double take.
I did a double take when I saw her.
Falcon did a double take.
Making this decision keeps the email on brand while making the reader do a double take.
He could do a double take.
I did a double take when I read the first reaction though.
He did a double take.
This is the part of the story where I had to do a double take.
