Sentences with phrase «as bit of a shock»

So it came as a bit of a shock to recognize that the churches we were visiting during our search had a different feel, a different sense of community and welcoming that we recognized as being part «Christian» and part «white» but did not fully resonate with us.

Think the PL might have come as a bit of a shock to him today.

After five wins in a row before this weekend, it obviously came as a bit of a shock to lose to our great rivals Tottenham on Saturday, but luckily the players won't have time to wallow in their misery as they have to pick themselves up quickly for the visit of Leicester tomorrow evening.

If you were to believe the reports at the beginning of the transfer window, that Arsenal had found a pre-contract agreement with Fiorentina to sign Jovetic, then this news may come as a bit of a shock to you.

After the initial oxytocin - induced natural high of meeting your baby for the first time, the baby blues can come as a bit of a shock.

So two new studies are coming as a bit of a shock to the plant community: Researchers have found two types of plants that have ditched the genetic guts that make chloroplasts work.

The report provided «unambiguous» advice that NASA needs more funding to achieve the goal of sending people to Mars, so «it came as a bit of a shock to me that the very next budget request» cuts funding for SLS and Orion.

I am reading a few things on your diet and some things did come as a bit of a shock to me, I used to think that fat was bad and carbs were good, although I did know that the Atkins diet where carbs are cut out so your body uses fat instead of carbs.

If you're used to seeing in over-the-top separates, bold patterns and colors and sexy minis, this simple white Calvin Klein Collection gown, accessorized with nothing but natural makeup and a gold box clutch for the amfAR Inspiration Gala in N.Y.C., may come as a bit of a shock to you.

It might come as a bit of a shock to you that, as a blogger and a self - confessed social media addict, I'm a rather big fan of print.

With top spot going to London, it may come as a bit of a shock to see the UK's most densely populated city heading up the leader board as home to some of the country's broodiest singles.

I like this movie very interesting The only reason why this movie might not appeal to someone is because Indian culture is very unique and if the audience is totally unaware of the culture, the movie might come as a bit of a shock, and they might find it impossible to relate to.

I do remember this one from when I was a kid because there are some character deaths that come as bit of a shock to some.

On the other hand, when expected to bring a more active mindset to school, it can come as a bit of a shock to them.

But stepping back almost three decades does come as a bit of a shock.

I'm sure some of Ferrari's customers aren't even aware that you can order an F430 with three pedals, so it probably comes as a bit of a shock when they get in and see the classic open gate, but the shift is gorgeous and in these conditions you appreciate the ever so slightly sharper throttle response too.

The «greenest» cars list may come as a bit of a shock to some, but after 8 years as the crowned champion, the Honda Civic Natural Gas has been dethroned by the 2012 Mitsubishi i.

This very different character to older Honda engines will come as a bit of a shock for rev - hungry fans of non-turbo Vtecs, but once you get used to it, you'll easily forgive it.

If you're a first - time homebuyer (or even if you're not), it may come as a bit of a shock to learn just how many mortgage options are out there.

Vandermeer said the dollar figure paid to advisors may come as a bit of a shock for investors who may not have considered it in those terms before.

So, it came as a bit of a shock to his fans when his Westchester County, New York mansion went into foreclosure.

But this must have come as a bit of a shock to the few PCI muppets left, they were already counting the bopd from this well... So yes, it may certainly impact sentiment which is disappointing, but as far as my actual valuation's concerned it has zero impact — I'd never dream of assigning any kind of tangible value to a new exploration well.

In areas like Palawan, which could possibly seem a little backwater, the transportation options might be a small rough, but they will work and they are going to allow you to get to great destinations, hidden to other means of vacation.For a local which wants a one week vacation away from the pressure of every day life, you probably know the kind of transport already, but for a foreigner it could possibly occur as a bit of a shock, when he sees how rough it can be and how it entails sitting in a tricycle, gathering dust through the road.Palawan's capital is referred to as Puerto Princesa, which most individuals go to before they head out for any of your tourist spots.

After the darkness and horror of The Order, the bright, pastel colors of the next game trailer came as a bit of a shock.

This announcement, however, came as a bit of a shock to much of the community, with many people being in disagreement with the new feature.

The response came as a bit of a shock, «Yes, its coming soon, and the graphics look crazy.»

The recent announcement and then release of L.A. Noire on Nintendo Switch came as a bit of a shock.

It comes as a bit of a shock then to move down the space and come across Jeff Wood's work.

For Assemble themselves — all still in their mid-20s, and not one of them even yet qualified as an architect — the nomination has come as a bit of a shock.

Perhaps because the law society has never had to incur those costs directly, they've come as a bit of a shock.

Hitting «the big five - 0h» can come as a bit of shock for some.

Despite that, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is often slow to focus, which comes as a bit of a shock.

The post may come as a bit of a shock, as the Google Plus page hadn't been updated with any official information in 41 weeks.

For those still in the post-year abroad haze, it might come as a bit of a shock when term finally rolls around.

The change from summer to autumn comes so quickly it can come as a bit of a shock.

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That wherein immediacy has its being, or (supposing that after all it has a little bit of reflection in itself) that part thereof to which it especially clings, a man is deprived of by «a stroke of fate,» in short, he becomes, as he calls it, unfortunate, that is, the immediacy in him receives such a shock that it can not recover itself — he despairs.

Thus the shock of recognizing their status as a drop in a bucket might have come to them a bit later than to others of their fellow Jews living more scattered throughout the country.

Along with dualistic mythology several developments in scientific thought since the seventeenth century have contributed to the exorcism of mind from nature: first, there is the cosmography of classical (Newtonian) physics picturing our world as composed of inanimate, unconscious bits of «matter» needing only the brute laws of inertia to explain their action; second, the Darwinian theory of evolution with its emphasis on chance, waste and the apparent «impersonality» of natural selection; third, the laws of thermodynamics (and particularly the second law) with the allied cosmological interpretation that our universe is running out of energy available to sustain life, evolution and human consciousness; fourth, the geological and astronomical disclosure of enormous tracts of apparently lifeless space and matter in the universe; fifth, the recent suggestions that life may be reducible to an inanimate chemical basis; and, finally, perhaps most shocking of all, the suspicion that mind may be explained exhaustively in terms of mindless brain chemistry.

It's a bit shocking when you first read the recipe as it takes two entire bulbs of garlic to make this dish!

Even for someone like myself who has been arguing wenger should have been kicked in to retirement 5 years ago the shambolic behaviour during this transfer is a bit of a shock... If the man has money to burn on upgrading his first eleven then Rodriguez and drexler for around 100m would do it... Draxler on the left with Sanchez and Rodriguez as free to roam attackers would cause big problems for any defence..

The Patriots said their strike — called a week before the regular season was scheduled to begin — was designed to shake up the leadership of the Players Association as much as it was to demonstrate discontent with the league — a bit of shock treatment designed to get contract negotiations moving forward again.

Walcott though limited would be very confident against Man united Cech (No word he has shocked me, Wow this guy is too great for a team with wenger as coach) Bellerin (He really has to improve his attacking side nd try to take on defenders) Chambers (Hez really good against de big guns & always gud in de middle of de park) Kos (Hez been a bit de-moltivated due to wengers lack of ambition hope Man u will do) Mon (link - up with walcott on the left would be breath of fresh air) Coq (great tackler, stamina & power) Ramsey (great passer of de ball, professional & great stamina) Sanchez (on the right, so he won't always play predictably) Walcott (thats where he was effective the last time against man u) Welbeck (Pace, goals & trickery) Giroud (Power, bully, link - up & goals) 4 -4-2 formation

That last bit isn't a shock, as the only time the Angels» pitching has been any good under Trout was in 2014, when they won the AL West on the backs of unexpected performances from Garrett Richards and Matt Shoemaker that were not repeated — even then, their overall pitching was just a little better than average.

Hull City have emerged as shock contenders for the signature of Manchester United and England forward Danny Welbeck, should he grow frustrated with a bit - part role at Old Trafford.

KEY FACT: Swansea have scored the same number of Premier League goals this season as Wayne Rooney MATCH ODDS: Everton 3/4 Darw 13/5 Swansea 19/4 bet365 Pick: Everton to win @ 3/4 ANDY SAYS: I think Swansea can get something here, they might cause a bit of a shock... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: Swansea will be in this one, but have to go with Everton... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Has to be Everton for me, they are playing well... 3 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Dominic Calvert - Lewin, available at 99p looks a good deal

Possibly not, but when injuries start mounting up this season, and the 25 - man limit starts to bite, you're going to see teams with more players out of position, and a great deal more blooding of untried youngsters than has previously been the case, and that will come as a shock to all the clubs involved.

That the game officials were apparently complicit is a bit of a surprise, although, given the recent trend towards lax rules enforcement in other contact and collision sports, particularly hockey, I that it has surfaced in youth football shouldn't come as a shock, I guess.

Babies also start to be aware of their surroundings, so if a mother inadvertently yells or is shocked when a teething baby bites down during breastfeeding, the baby can take it as an indication that he or she is doing something wrong, and not want to do it anymore.

Shocking as it may be, aggressive behaviors, such as biting, hitting, and throwing things are a normal part of your toddler's development.

When you're settling into your new life as a mother it can be a bit of a shock of hormone fluctuations, sleeplessness and emotional upheaval of the new responsibility.