come as a (complete/total) surprise

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: to be unexpected

The news came as a (complete/total) surprise to everyone.

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This shouldn't come as a surprise to anybody, as the Dodgers reportedly weren't in the same ballpark with their contract offers to Soto. —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 The conflict’s reignition probably shouldn’t have come as a surprise under these circumstances, especially because conditions around Syria have changed in recent years. —

Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024 Friday's ruling will not come as a surprise to people who have been watching the case. —

Zeyi Yang Makena Kelly, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024 To be sure, Santamaria Sound Studio — which officially launches Tuesday — won’t come as a surprise to the Milanese fashion pack. —

Martino Carrera, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for come as a (complete/total) surprise

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