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Definition of Double take
1. Noun. A delayed reaction indicating surprise.
Definition of Double take
1. Noun. (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. ¹
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Double Take
Literary usage of Double take
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Principles of Psychology by William James (1918)
"... and that their objects should consequently appear in TWO places, or LOOK DOUBLE.
Take the parallel rays from a star falling upon two eyes which converge ..."
2. The Methodist Review (1862)
"Their sense is a unit and not double. Take, for example, the story which Nathan
related to David of the poor man who had one ewe lamb. ..."
3. Treaty of Peace with Germany by Germany (1918- ), Germany (1918- ) Treaties, etc. 1918-, Allied and Associated Powers (1914-1920), United States Congress Senate, Germany, etc. 1918 Treaties, June 28 Treaty with Germany, 1919 (1919)
"... Britain was about double our trade with Germany, and the balance of trade in
our favor, of course, was about double. Take the year ending June 30, 1914. ..."
4. Treaty of Peace with Germany by Germany (1918- ), Germany (1918- ) Treaties, etc. 1918-, Allied and Associated Powers (1914-1920), United States Congress Senate, Germany, etc. 1918 Treaties, June 28 Treaty with Germany, 1919 (1919)
"... Britain was about double our trade with Germany, and the balance of trade in
our favor, of course, was about double. Take the year ending June 30, 1914. ..."
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