be lost for words
US /bi lɔst fɔr wɜrdz/
UK /bi lɔst fɔr wɜrdz/
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essere senza parole, rimanere a bocca aperta
to be so surprised, confused, or emotional that you cannot think of anything to say
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When she saw the surprise party, she was completely lost for words.
Quando vide la festa a sorpresa, rimase completamente senza parole.
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His rude comment left me lost for words.
Il suo commento scortese mi ha lasciato senza parole.