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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "gah" (as in "garden") + "RRAHR" + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "KOOR" (as in "cool") + "bah" (as in "bar")/

Meaning

To catch someone completely off guard with a question, situation, or action they weren't expecting at all. It's that moment when you're blindsided and have zero time to prepare a response.

Examples

That question caught me off guard and I didn't know what to say.

They caught him off guard at work and he couldn't explain himself.

To suffer in silence, swallow your pride, or endure embarrassment without being able to react. In Mexico, tragar camote means staying quiet and taking it while you're hurting inside.