How is the phrase Их застали врасплох. translated from Russian to English

English translation
Were caught napping
phrase

Застигнутый врасплох или неожиданно для происходящего.

Found unprepared or off guard for something happening.

Examples with “Их застали врасплох.”

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  • Их застали врасплох во время презентации. — They were caught napping during the presentation.

  • Вы были застигнуты врасплох, когда сделали объявление? — Were you caught napping when the announcement was made?

  • Пожалуйста, не дайте нам быть застигнутыми врасплох в следующий раз. — Please don’t let us be caught napping next time.

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