have a shock

Examples (10)

• I had a terrible shock when I heard the news.
• She had quite a shock seeing him after all these years.
• He had a nasty shock when he realized he'd lost his wallet.
• The sudden price increase made many customers have a shock.
• We all had a bit of a shock when the power went out unexpectedly.
• It's common to have a shock after a traumatic event.
• The unexpected inheritance caused the family to have a great shock.
• He didn't expect such a negative reaction; he was about to have a shock.
• Many people have a culture shock when they first move abroad.
• Don't be surprised if you have a shock at the cost of living here.