Meaning of the word "double take" in English

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double take

US /ˈdʌb.əl teɪk/
UK /ˈdʌb.əl teɪk/
"double take" picture

Noun

1.

a second look or delayed reaction to something unexpected or surprising, often after an initial glance

Example:
I did a double take when I saw my old teacher working at the coffee shop.
Her new haircut made me do a double take.
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