Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
all-of-a-sudden
Phrase
/ɔːl əv ə ˈsʌdən/
Definition
An expression used to indicate that something happened unexpectedly and quickly.
Examples
- All-of-a-sudden, the lights went out during the storm.
- She was walking when, all-of-a-sudden, she tripped on the sidewalk.
- We were chatting when, all-of-a-sudden, he received a phone call.
Meaning
The phrase ‘all-of-a-sudden’ describes a situation where an event occurs abruptly without any warning.
Synonyms
- Suddenly
- Abruptly
- Unexpectedly
