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off-guard

ADJECTIVE
unprepared
Synonyms
WEAK
asleep asleep on the job daydreaming flat-footed inattentive napping spaced out unalert unready unsuspecting unvigilant unwatchful zoned out
ADVERB
when not paying attention
Synonyms
WEAK
asleep asleep at the switch derelict flat-footed napping negligent not on the job unalert unguarded unprepared unready unwatchful

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Russell's quick restart caught them off guard with the ball bouncing backwards into the grateful arms of Darcy Graham who went over for the try.

From Barron's

That he has moved so forcefully against the states has caught some off guard.

From The Wall Street Journal

The declaration triggered flash protests, sent the stock market into panic and caught key military allies such as the United States off guard.

From Barron's

Though Díaz was caught off guard by Cohen’s comments, he said Saturday he had no bad feelings towards the Mets or their fans.

From Los Angeles Times

Paying attention to Munich helps prevent geopolitical events from catching investors off guard.

From The Wall Street Journal

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