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double take

A delayed reaction to an unusual remark or circumstance, often used as a comic device.

double take

(Performing Arts / Theatre) (esp in comedy) a delayed reaction by a person to a remark, situation, etc.

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double take - a delayed reaction indicating surprise

response, reaction - a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent; "a bad reaction to the medicine"; "his responses have slowed with age"

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double take n to do a double take (fig) → reagire a scoppio ritardato

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