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Aus allen Wolken fallen

To be completely surprised or astonished, to be taken aback

In German

Aus allen Wolken fallen

ows AH-len VOL-ken FAHL-len

Literal Translation

To fall from all clouds

Meaning

To be completely surprised or astonished, to be taken aback.

Equivalent:"To be taken aback; To be utterly surprised"

Example Sentences

1
Als sie von der Kündigung erfuhr, fiel sie aus allen Wolken.
When she heard about the termination, she was completely taken aback.
2
Ich fiel aus allen Wolken, als ich hörte, dass sie heiraten würden.
I was completely surprised when I heard they were getting married.

FAQ

How do you say "To be completely surprised or astonished, to be taken aback" in German?

"To be completely surprised or astonished, to be taken aback" in German is "Aus allen Wolken fallen" (ows AH-len VOL-ken FAHL-len). Example: Als sie von der Kündigung erfuhr, fiel sie aus allen Wolken..

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