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a bolt from the blue

Idiom Surprise

Meaning

a sudden and unexpected event or news

Example Sentences

"His resignation came like a bolt from the blue."

Related Expressions

to pull strings

to use one's influence or connections to get things done

dream on

used to say that something is unlikely to happen

the light dawned on someone

someone suddenly understands something

throw one’s weight around

to use one’s power or influence aggressively

house of cards

a plan or structure that is weak and likely to fail

download the idea

to absorb or understand information quickly