A bolt from the blue
phrase
Something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly.
His resignation was a bolt from the blue.
Often appears as...
- strike like a bolt from the blue
- came as a bolt from the blue
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly.
His resignation was a bolt from the blue.
Often appears as...
- strike like a bolt from the blue
- came as a bolt from the blue
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected News
Use it when sharing news that is surprising and not foreseen by anyone involved.
Her decision to move abroad was a bolt from the blue for her family.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Reflects strong reactions, often shock or disbelief, because of the suddenness of the event.
The news of the beloved mayor's retirement struck the town like a bolt from the blue.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Reveal
Use it when describing a moment that dramatically changes the situation or people's understanding.
The unannounced return of the missing painting was a bolt from the blue.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected News
Use it when sharing news that is surprising and not foreseen by anyone involved.
Her decision to move abroad was a bolt from the blue for her family.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Reflects strong reactions, often shock or disbelief, because of the suddenness of the event.
The news of the beloved mayor's retirement struck the town like a bolt from the blue.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Reveal
Use it when describing a moment that dramatically changes the situation or people's understanding.
The unannounced return of the missing painting was a bolt from the blue.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected News
Use it when sharing news that is surprising and not foreseen by anyone involved.
Her decision to move abroad was a bolt from the blue for her family.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Reflects strong reactions, often shock or disbelief, because of the suddenness of the event.
The news of the beloved mayor's retirement struck the town like a bolt from the blue.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Reveal
Use it when describing a moment that dramatically changes the situation or people's understanding.
The unannounced return of the missing painting was a bolt from the blue.
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