Expressing Shock in English

Ways of saying that you are surprised or shocked.

How to express shock in English


  • I was shocked to hear…
  • We’re all in complete shock.
  • Who could have predicted it?
  • It happened out of the blue.
  • who would have thought...?
  •  I was stunned by…
  • The news came as a complete shock.
  • That’s the last thing I expected.
  • You’re kidding!
  • I was astonished... 
  • I’d never have guessed.
  • Oh, my god! Really?
  • you would not believe



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