set one back on one's heels イディオム
set one back on one's heels
Idiom(s): set one back on one's heels
Theme: SURPRISE
to surprise, shock, or overwhelm someone.
• Her sudden announcement set us all back on our heels.
• The manager scolded me, and that really set me back on my heels.
set one aback on one's heels
Idiom(s): set one aback on one's heels
Theme: SURPRISE
to surprise, shock, or beat someone.
• Her abrupt advertisement set us all aback on our heels.
• The administrator scolded me, and that absolutely set me aback on my heels.
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