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They show surprise that there's twice as many pockets (6,5)

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I believe the answer is:

double takes

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'they show surprise' is the definition.
The definition suggests an adverb but the answer is not.

'there's twice as many pockets' is the wordplay.
'there's' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'twice as' becomes 'double' (synonyms).
'many pockets' becomes 'takes' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'double' put next to 'takes' is 'DOUBLE TAKES'.

'that' is the link.

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