Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bolt-from-the-blue
idiom
/boʊlt frʌm ði blu/
Definition
An unexpected event or piece of news that surprises someone.
Examples
- The announcement of her resignation was a bolt-from-the-blue for everyone at the office.
- When he won the lottery, it felt like a bolt-from-the-blue after years of struggle.
- Receiving the news of the company’s bankruptcy was a real bolt-from-the-blue for the employees.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe something that happens suddenly and without warning, similar to a lightning bolt striking from a clear sky.
Synonyms
- shock
- surprise
- unexpected event
- stunning revelation
