Bolt from the blue
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Definitie & Betekenis van "bolt from the blue"

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news or an event that causes a great surprise

bolt (from|out of) the blue definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "bolt from the blue" and when to use it?

The idiom "bolt from the blue" is used to refer to a sudden, unexpected event or news that takes people by surprise. This expression is originated from the imagery of a clear, blue sky suddenly being disrupted by an unforeseen bolt of lightning. Here are five example sentences

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The announcement of his resignation came as a bolt from the blue; no one had any inkling that he was planning to leave.
Winning the lottery was like a bolt from the blue for the struggling family, completely transforming their lives.
Her sudden illness was a bolt from the blue, as she had always been healthy and active.
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