nasty shock
nasty surprise

Red comes as a nasty shock, I can tell you.

I'm not the only one to get a nasty shock today.

After a couple of hours, he got a nasty shock.

So when she showed up again, it had to be a very nasty shock.

They needed a nasty shock to make them more cautious.

And then they'd changed all the rules - You've just been given a, rather nasty shock.

I had a nasty shock on my first day in Vancouver.

Give them a nasty shock; a surprise which is going to put you one step ahead before things have even started.

Anyone who tries to take that from the people will have a nasty shock coming to them.

Nervously, she looked behind herself, and got a nasty shock.

He thought matters over and led the club king, giving South a nasty shock.

Obviously you must have had a nasty shock of some sort."

It must have come as a very nasty shock to her because, according to witnesses, she absolutely did not want a baby.

Of course, the subject could be deceived and get a nasty shock.

Round at the garage, however, he received a nasty shock.

But investors may be in for a nasty shock when rates finally kick up.

They should get a nasty shock when they meet our eyes.

Our economy has taken a nasty shock, but survived, and is still the strongest in the world.

"Our friend's just had a nasty shock," the old man answered.

They should be out cold with a nasty shock.

He had a nasty shock - for it was held by one of the robbers!

A devious answer that was a nasty shock in itself.

Roberta suspected that he had just received a nasty shock.

I asked her what, and her answer gave me a nasty shock.

It must have been a nasty shock for her.

Sometimes you got a nasty surprise instead of giving one.

The next person who opened that door was in for a nasty surprise.

Or what nasty surprises they might have in store for us.

But Helen and the others are in for a nasty surprise.

And be prepared for a nasty surprise when you see just how much oil comes off on to them.

Bill was closing in on some large nasty surprise out here, something best not thought about.

"Then the rebellion is going to be a nasty surprise for him."

"I'm afraid someone may be in for a rather nasty surprise."

Now, he thought, we'll see if there are any nasty surprises waiting for us.

Anyone who wants a cheap ride could get a nasty surprise.

At her institute you could follow them in private and cover up any nasty surprises, no?

They'll scan our books to find out what other nasty surprises we might come up with.

If that's really what publishers are thinking, then they're in for some nasty surprises.

We could be in for some really nasty surprises down the road."

He had a long way to go, and there could be nasty surprises lying in wait for him.

There had been one or two nasty surprises like that before in the Clan's history.

One way to avoid nasty surprises is to understand how architects work.

We will come as a nasty surprise to them.

"There would be a certain amount of relief if we got through the report with no nasty surprises."

She'll be in for a nasty surprise when she discovers that Mother has followed her lead.

As a result of steps one and two, when you make a claim there are no nasty surprises.

You can bet good money he's arranged a really nasty surprise for us there.

We might be able to develop something and save us from another nasty surprise."

Then there is the risk of a nasty surprise.

The people who expected to come in some morning and throw his body out with the garbage were going to get a nasty surprise!