| 释义 |
set someone back on their heels set (one) back on (one's) heelsTo put one into a state of surprise, unease, or bemusement, especially such that it affects their ability to perform or function. The sudden arrest of one of our teammates last night certainly set us back on our heels, and we weren't able to play to the best of our abilities this morning. The tragedy set the entire community back on their heels.See also: back, heel, on, setset (or rock) someone back on their heels astonish or discomfit someone.See also: back, heel, on, set, someone |