They were taken aback because many small businesses, especially new businesses, could have been landed with unknown, potentially damaging cash liabilities.
I was taken aback when the announcement of the chairman was made this morning.
I was taken aback at first, but have gradually come round to his way of thinking.
We are not children; we know what is going on in politics, and we are rather taken aback at his attitude.
I was a little taken aback by that.
I never cease to be taken aback by the role of psychiatrists.
He was taken aback and began saying something about not being a legal expert.
I was a little taken aback suddenly to find that he had tabled early-day motion 1809.
