surprising response
[/sərˈpraɪzɪŋ rɪˈspɑːns/]
noun phrasefemininepl: surprising responses / respostas surpreendentes
resposta surpreendente
1. An answer or reaction to something that is unexpected or astonishing; a reply that defies expectations or conventions
His surprising response to the criticism was to thank them for the feedback.
Sua resposta surpreendente à crítica foi agradecer pelo feedback.
2. An unanticipated or remarkable answer that contradicts what was anticipated
The CEO's surprising response to the employee's proposal impressed everyone in the room.
A resposta surpreendente do CEO à proposta do funcionário impressionou todos na sala.
In Brazilian business culture, a 'resposta surpreendente' is often valued as showing creativity and adaptability. In American contexts, surprising responses in professional settings can demonstrate critical thinking, though they may also indicate risk-taking. The phrase is commonly used in media, interviews, and academic discussions when someone's answer diverges significantly from expectations.
NYC Slang
wild response / unexpected clap-back
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught off guard by the response
out of left field response
a curveball response
resposta que pegou desprevenido
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