Collocation
That is surprising.
This phrase is used to express mild to moderate astonishment or unexpectedness regarding a piece of information or an event. It indicates that something is unexpected or causes a feeling of wonder.
Definition
'That is surprising.' is a common English collocation. This phrase is used to express mild to moderate astonishment or unexpectedness regarding a piece of information or an event. It indicates that something is unexpected or causes a feeling of wonder.
That + be + surprising
“I heard he got the promotion, and that is surprising considering his lack of experience.”
Examples
- She finished the marathon in under three hours, and that is surprising for a first-timer.
- I didn't expect him to win the lottery; that is surprising news indeed.
- The price of gas went down again, which is surprising given the current global situation.
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- He decided to quit his job without a new one lined up. That is surprising.
- After all their arguments, they got married? That is surprising!
- The fact that the old building still stands after all these years is truly surprising.
- They announced they're moving to another country, and that is surprising to hear.
- You say he never learned to swim? That is surprising, living so close to the ocean.
- The report indicates the company made a profit this quarter, which is surprising considering their recent losses.
- His sudden change of heart about the project happened, and that was surprising to everyone involved.
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