do a double take

Idioms  

1. see double take.

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Example Sentences

Waitstaff do a double take at having to get change.

From The Wall Street Journal

Something in your column made me do a double take.

From MarketWatch

“I had to do a double take because in Korean culture, it’s especially impressive if an elderly person is impressed with you,” said Nuna, who explained that Korean elders rarely bat an eye at accomplishments like attending an Ivy League college or graduating top of your class.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a sight that prompted even seasoned wildlife watchers to do a double take: A coyote swimming in San Francisco Bay a quarter of a mile off Angel Island.

From Los Angeles Times

Before you reach for your snack drawer, you might want to do a double take.

From Salon