One should prepare for a surprise or shock.
hold onto
To manage to keep something.
latch onto
To obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something.
words fail someone
Someone is incapable of describing something with words, especially du…
take aback
To surprise or shock; to discomfit.
fall off one's chair
To experience a strong reaction of surprise, shock or disbelief.
holy fuck
Expression of terror, awe, surprise, shock, etc.