Brian's white Irish skin turned red at his unexpected praise.

Topaz blushed with pleasure at the unexpected praise, but she still went on driving herself to, and beyond, her limits.

'Thank you,' said Bamndin, not sure what else to say to such unexpected praise.

After the book received unexpected praise from President Reagan, the book became a bestseller.

Peri felt herself blush with pride at Tambor's unexpected praise.

She bit her lip, conscious of the colour racing into her face at the unexpected praise.

The screenwriter was taken aback by this unexpected praise.

"Nonsense," Alanna growled, pleased and embarrassed by the unexpected praise.

The unexpected praise made Rob so embarrassed he had to look around the room.

Foolishly numbed by this unexpected praise, I said nothing.