off-guard

ɒf ɡɑrd
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Translation of off-guard into Russian

Adjective

unprepared

not expecting a surprise or danger
  • She was caught off-guard by the sudden news.Она была застигнута врасплох внезапной новостью.
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Synonyms and analogies of off-guard in English

adj.unpreparedunreadyMore synonyms

Examples of off-guard in a sentence

  • They were off-guard when the storm hit.

Translations of "off-guard" in Context ordered by category and frequency

врасплох - vrasplokh

The unexpected punchline was a scream, catching everyone off-guard.

Неожиданная развязка была настолько уморительной, что застала всех врасплох.

The sudden hiccup caught her off-guard during a serious phone call.

Внезапный ик застал её врасплох во время серьезного телефонного разговора.

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off-guard: Examples and translations in context

In the negotiations, she deliberately underplayed her hand to catch them off-guard.

На переговорах она нарочно преуменьшала свои возможности, чтобы застать их врасплох.

An unexpected work stoppage caught the management team off-guard during production.

Неожиданная приостановка работы застала команду управления врасплох во время производства.

His swift lateral move caught everyone off-guard in the basketball tournament.

Его быстрое боковое движение застало всех врасплох на баскетбольном турнире.

Their sudden show of force caught local leaders off-guard, shaking their confidence.

Их внезапная демонстрация силы застала местных лидеров врасплох, поколебав их уверенность.

Many players prefer to attack from the backcourt to catch their rivals off-guard.

Многие игроки предпочитают атаковать с задней линии, чтобы застать соперников врасплох.

He plotted wickedly, eager to catch his friends off-guard during their camping trip.

Он строил коварные планы, стараясь застать друзей врасплох во время похода.

Authorities were caught off-guard during the last-minute prison break attempt.

Власти были застигнуты врасплох во время попытки побега из тюрьмы в последний момент.

She popped off during the discussion, catching everyone off-guard with her honesty.

Она вспылила во время дискуссии, застав всех врасплох своей прямотой.

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