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		a bolt from the blue in British Englisha sudden, unexpected, and usually unwelcome event     See full dictionary entry for  bolt or a bolt out of the blue an event or piece of news that surprises you because it was completely unexpected  Mrs Thomas says the arrest had come `like a bolt out of the blue'. Examples of 'a bolt from the blue' in a sentencea bolt from the blue  It wasn't a feeling that said This is a bolt from the blue.It wasn't a look that said This is a bolt from the blue, Mr Hinney.Charlie's call this morning had come as a bolt from the blue. Synonyms of 'a bolt from the blue'complete surprise, shock, revelation, jolt More Synonyms of a bolt from the blue Chinese translation of 'a bolt from the blue' -  
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 See  bolt  Nearby words ofa bolt from the blue - a blade of grass
 - a blot on the landscape
 - a blueprint (for)
 - a bolt from the blue
 - a bolt of lightning
 - a bomb/security scare
 - a book about London
 
 Definition a sudden, unexpected, and usually unwelcome event The decision came as a bolt from the blue. Synonyms complete surprise revelation     See  boltAdditional synonymsDefinition a shocking or unwelcome surprise Her resignation is a political bombshell. Synonyms complete surprise,  shock,  revelation,  jolt,  bolt from the blue Definition a severe shock The business needed such a jolt Synonyms surprise,  blow,  shock,  setback,  reversal,  bombshell,  thunderbolt,  whammy (informal),  bolt from the blue Definition something causing this The extent of the violence came as a shock. Synonyms upset,  blow,  trauma,  bombshell,  turn (informal),  distress,  disturbance,  consternation,  whammy (informal),  state of shock,  rude awakening,  bolt from the blue,  prostrationNearby words ofa bolt from the blue - a bit
 - a bit thick
 - a bitter pill (to swallow)
 - a bolt from the blue
 - a byword for
 - a cut above something or someone
 - a fat chance
 
 
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