Bolt from the blue In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Bolt from the blue", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-10-23 01:10

Meaning of Bolt from the blue

Variants:

a bolt out of the blue

Bolt from the blue noun phrase

Used when something happens suddenly or surprisingly
 

His decision to leave the company was a bolt from the blue.

The Covid-19 pandemic came like a bolt from the blue, and no country was prepared.

Other phrases about:

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An expression of surprise/shock or showing that you refuse to do something
as it happens/happened
Coincidentally, suprisingly; as a matter of fact
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To be surprised by some sudden occurrence

throw (one) for a loop

To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone

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