off guard

phrase

: in an unprepared or unsuspecting state

Her angry response caught me off guard.

Examples of off guard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are certainly moments when institutions are caught off guard and must hire to fill a critical role. — Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

As brutal as the heat got for Georgia’s home opener, a decisive 63-3 win versus Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, the Bulldogs weren’t caught off guard. — Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Smith, meanwhile, was a little caught off guard that another team was willing to part ways with a draft pick for his services. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Here's how the scam works and how to protect yourself before a fake MyChart alert catches you off guard. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for off guard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard