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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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