How is the word kalt erwischt translated from German to English

English translation
Caught off guard
phrase

Von etwas überrascht, womit man nicht gerechnet hat.

Surprised by something you did not expect.

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  • Die Frage hat mich kalt erwischt. — The question caught me off guard.

  • Die Planänderung hat mich kalt erwischt. — I was caught off guard by the change of plan.

  • Sie lächelte, vom Kompliment kalt erwischt. — She smiled, caught off guard by the compliment.

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