记者一个出人意料的问题让他措手不及，他承认撒了谎。

The journalist's unexpected question ___caught ___him ___off ___guard, and he admitted to lying.

这个突如其来的可怕消息让我完全措手不及，打碎了我宁静的下午。

The sudden, terrible news completely ___caught ___me ___off ___guard and shattered my peaceful afternoon.

她在会议上直接的批评让所有人都措手不及。

Her direct criticism during the meeting ___caught ___everyone ___off ___guard.