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Aus allen Wolken fallen

To be utterly surprised, shocked, or taken aback by something unexpected

In German

Aus allen Wolken fallen

Aus AL-en VOL-ken FAL-len

Literal Translation

To fall out of all clouds

Meaning

To be utterly surprised, shocked, or taken aback by something unexpected.

Equivalent:"To be dumbfounded; to be utterly surprised"

Example Sentences

1
Als ich die Nachricht hörte, bin ich aus allen Wolken gefallen.
When I heard the news, I fell out of the sky.
2
Ihre Kündigung kam so plötzlich, wir sind alle aus allen Wolken gefallen.
Her resignation came so suddenly, we were all completely taken aback.

FAQ

How do you say "To be utterly surprised, shocked, or taken aback by something unexpected" in German?

"To be utterly surprised, shocked, or taken aback by something unexpected" in German is "Aus allen Wolken fallen" (Aus AL-en VOL-ken FAL-len). Example: Als ich die Nachricht hörte, bin ich aus allen Wolken gefallen..

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