I nearly fell off my chair when I heard the news.
fall off one's chair
idiomTo experience a strong reaction of surprise, shock or disbelief.
When the boss announced that everyone was getting a massive bonus, I almost fell off my chair in disbelief.
Upon reading the unexpected letter that revealed his long-lost inheritance, he nearly fell off his chair, struggling to process the sudden change in his fortune.
- 01
abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
- 02
ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
- 03
act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
- 04
act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
- 05
afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
- 06
air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
- 07
air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
- 08
albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.