expression, ichidan verb
take by surprise; do something unexpected
Used when someone acts in a way that catches others off guard, often in a strategic or clever manner. Similar to 意表を突く, but focuses on the action itself rather than the effect.
See also: 意表を突く
彼は会議で意表に出る発言をして、みんなを驚かせた。
He made an unexpected remark at the meeting and surprised everyone.
The strategy of catching the opponent off guard paid off.