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tomar por sorpresa

tomar por sorpresa(
toh
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mahr
 
pohr
 
sohr
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preh
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sah
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to take by surprise
Los ladrones tomaron al guardia de seguridad por sorpresa.The robbers took the security guard by surprise.
b. to catch unaware
La lluvia nos tomó por sorpresa. Esperábamos un día soleado.The rain caught us unaware. We were expecting a sunny day.
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