All of a sudden
phrase
Suddenly, without warning.
She was walking her dog and all of a sudden, it started to rain.
Often appears as...
- came all of a sudden
- happened all of a sudden
phrase
Suddenly, without warning.
She was walking her dog and all of a sudden, it started to rain.
Often appears as...
- came all of a sudden
- happened all of a sudden
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Events
Used when something happens without prediction or signs, often surprising.
All of a sudden, a deer jumped onto the road.
Pro Tip 2/3Narrative Twist
Frequently used in stories to describe a quick change in action or plot.
All of a sudden, the quiet village was invaded by bandits.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Impact
Enhances the drama of a situation when retelling events.
He was fine and then all of a sudden, he fainted.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Events
Used when something happens without prediction or signs, often surprising.
All of a sudden, a deer jumped onto the road.
Pro Tip 2/3Narrative Twist
Frequently used in stories to describe a quick change in action or plot.
All of a sudden, the quiet village was invaded by bandits.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Impact
Enhances the drama of a situation when retelling events.
He was fine and then all of a sudden, he fainted.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Events
Used when something happens without prediction or signs, often surprising.
All of a sudden, a deer jumped onto the road.
Pro Tip 2/3Narrative Twist
Frequently used in stories to describe a quick change in action or plot.
All of a sudden, the quiet village was invaded by bandits.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Impact
Enhances the drama of a situation when retelling events.
He was fine and then all of a sudden, he fainted.
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