Double Take Definition

double-takes
noun
A delayed reaction to some remark, situation, etc., in which there is at first unthinking acceptance and then startled surprise or a second glance as the real meaning or actual situation suddenly becomes clear: often used as a comic device in acting.
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(colloquial) A take, commonly used 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.

Smith passes the car and does a double take as he realizes it is on fire.
I swear I did a double-take when I spotted that $100 bill lying in the gutter!
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Alternative form of double take.
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Noun

Singular:
double take
Plural:
double-takes

Double Take Sentence Examples

  • She glanced around the room again and did a double take when she saw the man in a dark brown suit.

  • Glancing in the mirror, he did a double take when he saw her.

  • When she glanced up at it, she did a double take.

  • Carmen glanced at Alex and did a double take.

  • The word made her do a double-take.

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Words Starting With

DDODOU

Words Ending With

EKEAKE

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Words Starting With D and Ending With E

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With D11 Letter Words Ending With E