Collocations withsurprise
These are words often used in combination withsurprise.
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big surprise
It was a big surprise to suddenly hear the tambourine.
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complete surprise
In fact, most evinced complete surprise that their speech was of interest in the study.
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element of surprise
In both of these latter cases, the element of surprise is removed and no time limit is put on the state of fury.
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nasty surprise
It means that he or she will know straight away the total amount to be paid, without fearing a nasty surprise later on.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
pleasant surprise
Here, it is a pleasant surprise to note the number of buildings that date from the 1970s - the height of the troubles.
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surprise appearance
But his surprise appearance at her apartment is enough to change her mind without using the recording.
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Wikipedia
surprise attack
Coup de main was usually used in a military context, to depict a sudden or surprise attack or raid.
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surprise ending
But no - the soloist has other devices: a syncopated line, an angular double- and triple-stopped one and finally a race towards and sudden thump of a surprise ending.
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surprise guest
The launch party featured surprise guest performances, and the official announcement of the 2010 season lineup.
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surprise hit
Due to delay, the film released in 2000 and became the surprise hit of the year.
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surprise inspection
How many caterers would really welcome a surprise inspection of their kitchens while meals are being prepared?
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Hansard archive
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surprise visit
When he visited these abattoirs was his visit advertised beforehand, or did he make a surprise visit?
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Hansard archive
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tactical surprise
Tactical surprise, therefore, once again became possible.
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total surprise
I hope that that does not come as a total surprise to him, as it appears to.
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Hansard archive
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unpleasant surprise
For some householders there will be an unpleasant surprise when the rate is fixed for the coming year.
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Hansard archive
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welcome surprise
This was a welcome surprise to me and can serve as a helpful resource to teachers, composers and researchers alike.
From theCambridge English Corpus
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