耳じ目もくを驚おどろかす

expression, godan verb (-su)

take by surprise; startle; shock

Literary expression meaning to surprise or shock people, literally 'startle ears and eyes'. Often used when something unexpected attracts widespread attention.

• そのニュースは世せ間けんの耳じ目もくを驚おどろかした。

  The news took the public by surprise.