come as a (complete/total) surprise
phrase
: to be unexpected
The news came as a (complete/total) surprise to everyone.
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“Come as a (complete/total) surprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20as%20a%20%28complete%2Ftotal%29%20surprise. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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