He was taken aback momentarily, but he recovered swiftly.
Frederick appeared to be taken aback both by the story, and the speed at which Sarah relayed it.
Taken aback by his anger, she watched him run a hand through his hair in an unusual sign of agitation.
This zinger out of the blue took me aback.
You will be taken aback by the many different varieties of birds there are to choose from as a pet.