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A bolt from the blue: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 37

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Word Power 37: A bolt from the blue. Meaning: A sudden and unexpected, usually unpleasant, surprise or shock. Illustrated lesson with English examples and Hindi support.

A bolt from the blue

Word Power 37 · English idioms

Meaning

A sudden and unexpected, usually unpleasant, surprise or shock.

Usage

  1. Her dismissal came as a bolt from the blue.
  2. The news of his marriage was a bolt from the blue.

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