Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-bolt-from-the-blue
idiom
/ə boʊlt frʌm ðə bluː/
Definition
A sudden and unexpected event or occurrence, often with a shocking or dramatic impact.
Examples
- The news of her resignation came as a bolt from the blue for everyone in the office.
- When the earthquake struck, it felt like a bolt from the blue, disrupting lives in an instant.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation that catches someone completely off guard, akin to a lightning strike coming from a clear sky.
Synonyms
- surprise
- shock
- unexpected event
- thunderbolt
