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Yikes, I wasn’t expecting that!

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Sentence

Narrator

Yikes, I wasn’t expecting that!

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Expressing Surprise

Yikes, I wasn't expecting such a sudden turn of events!

Responding to Unexpected News

Yikes, I wasn't expecting that announcement!

Informal Conversation

Yikes, I wasn't expecting to see you here!

Reacting to a Shock

Yikes, I wasn't expecting that kind of reaction.

Rephrased versions

Formal

That was quite unexpected.

Casual

Wow, I didn't see that coming!

Simpler English

Oh no, I didn't expect that!

Phrases to learn

wasn't expecting that

Expressing surprise or disbelief at an unexpected event.

Yikes

An exclamation expressing surprise, alarm, or dismay.