bolt from the blue
noun phrase
variants or less commonly bolt out of the blue
: a complete surprise : something totally unexpected
Word History
First Known Use
1856, in the meaning defined above
bolt from the blue
phrase
variants also bolt out of the blue
as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected a windfall that came as a bolt from the blue Synonyms & Similar Words
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- surprise
- jar
- amazement
- bombshell
- shock
- jolt
- revelation
- kick
- wonder
- stunner
- shocker
- twist
- kicker
- marvel
- thunderclap
- jaw-dropper
- wrinkle
- fillip
- eye-opener