lost for words

معنی

so surprised or moved that you cannot speak

چنان شگفت‌زده یا متأثر که نتوان حرفی زد.

مثال‌ها

1. 1When they surprised me with a party, I was completely lost for words.
2. 2For once, my chatty little brother was lost for words when he saw the snow.
3. 3Maria was lost for words when her students gave her a card they had all signed.
4. 4The choir sang so beautifully at the concert that we were all lost for words.
5. 5Were you lost for words when Aisha told you she was moving to Canada?

دستور زبان

بعد از be به کار می‌رود: I was lost for words. کلمه‌ی words جمع می‌ماند.