set one back on heels

set (one) back on (one's) heels

To 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, set

set one back on one's heels

Fig. to surprise or shock someone. I'll bet that news really set her back on her heels! The bill for the repairs set me back on my heels.See also: back, heel, on, one, set

单词	set one back on heels
释义	set one back on heels set (one) back on (one's) heels To 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, set set one back on one's heels Fig. to surprise or shock someone. I'll bet that news really set her back on her heels! The bill for the repairs set me back on my heels.See also: back, heel, on, one, set
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