make sb gasp

Frequency: 7.010.0 per million words

To cause someone to gasp.

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Examples (10)

  • The cold made her gasp.
  • His sudden proposal made everyone gasp in surprise.
  • The final plot twist made me gasp out loud.
  • Thunder cracked overhead, making the children gasp and clutch each other.
  • The breathtaking view makes tourists gasp every time.
  • Her injuries were worse than expected, and the nurse's comment made him gasp.
  • I didn’t think a simple card trick could make you gasp, but it did.
  • The comedian’s risky punchline made half the audience gasp, then laugh.
  • This roller coaster is designed to make riders gasp from the first drop.
  • Nothing makes her gasp anymore; she’s seen it all.