bolt from the blue

a bolt from the blue

Something unexpected or surprising. We always thought of Michael as a life-long bachelor, so it certainly was a bolt from the blue when he returned from his vacation sporting a wedding ring!

bolt from the blue

Fig. a sudden surprise. (Alludes to a stroke of lightning from a cloudless sky.) Joe's return to Springfield was a bolt from the blue. The news that Mr. and Mrs. King were getting a divorce struck all their friends as a bolt from the blue.

bolt from the blue

A sudden, shocking surprise or turn of events.

bolt from the blue, a

A sudden, unexpected event, usually of a catastrophic nature. The term refers to a bolt of lightning or thunder that comes from a blue (cloudless) sky and hence is not anticipated. Although “blue” was a poetic allusion to the sky by 1700, the precise expression dates from the early nineteenth century. It appears in Thomas Carlyle’s description of chaotic events of the French Revolution: “Arrestment, sudden really as a bolt out of the blue, has hit strange victims” (1837).

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释义	bolt from the blue a bolt from the blue Something unexpected or surprising. We always thought of Michael as a life-long bachelor, so it certainly was a bolt from the blue when he returned from his vacation sporting a wedding ring! See also: blue, bolt Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. bolt from the blue Fig. a sudden surprise. (Alludes to a stroke of lightning from a cloudless sky.) Joe's return to Springfield was a bolt from the blue. The news that Mr. and Mrs. King were getting a divorce struck all their friends as a bolt from the blue. See also: blue, bolt McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. bolt from the blue A sudden, shocking surprise or turn of events. See also: blue, bolt American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. bolt from the blue, a A sudden, unexpected event, usually of a catastrophic nature. The term refers to a bolt of lightning or thunder that comes from a blue (cloudless) sky and hence is not anticipated. Although “blue” was a poetic allusion to the sky by 1700, the precise expression dates from the early nineteenth century. It appears in Thomas Carlyle’s description of chaotic events of the French Revolution: “Arrestment, sudden really as a bolt out of the blue, has hit strange victims” (1837). See also: bolt The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: bolt from the blue, a a bolt from the blue like a bolt from the blue like a bolt out of the blue bolt down steal a march steal a march on (someone or something) steal a march upon (someone or something) steal the march on (someone or something) steal the march upon (someone or something) References in periodicals archive It was a bolt from the blue. It's a big blow for us but we've got a big squad and it's an opportunity for somebody else to come in and make an impact.' Football: Coleshill break for Non-League The Novo Horizonte star ended up horizontal on a stretcher after a bolt from the blue struck him during the clash with Atletico Goianiense. Football: He's electric; WORLD OF FOOTBALL Pc Griffiths said: 'It was like a bolt from the blue when I was initially diagnosed with Parkinson's but it is surprising how adaptable the human race can be.' When he gets his Bachelor of Science degree next week at a ceremony in St David's Hall, Cardiff, it will be the culmination of four years' dedicated study. Degree successfor brave officer Eileen Dines, who has three grandchildren at Tyne View, said: "We were told the council was looking at mergers and downsizing, but the announcement to close three came like a bolt from the blue. We will keep fighting." School talks are tabled Karl Kay and Susan Womphrey were in their terrace cottage when they were shaken by a bolt from the blue for the second time in three years. Lightning strikes twice at house One said: 'This is a bolt from the blue, we have held this contract for over 20 years and covered Wales when they were not doing well and being watched by 4,000 people at Wrexham. Football: Wales discover pounds 10m in Sky He said: ``This has come as a bolt from the blue and I totally deny being involved. Arrested officer is suspended AUDI SHH 4 A bit of a bolt from the blue at Frankfurt was the new Audi S4 which the company had kept rather quiet about. AUDI SHH 4 A bit [...] BOLT FROM THE BLUE YONDER Usain wins 200m heat in Beijing Faster, stronger, higher up; HIGH-LIGHTS BIRD'S EYE VIEW FROM THE BIRD'S NEST STADIUM This strike is no bolt from the blue. Everybody has known it will happen for a week - more than enough time to decide who and where it will affect. Editorial Comment Shabby for the parents Danny Crow put the visitors in front with a bolt from the blue five minutes before half-time. Football: Coca Cola LEAGUE 2 It is a real bolt from the blue. He has been charged in connection with Christopher Coleman, a man who he has never met or spoken to." Carter is to face non-trier charges Terrified Karl Kay and Susan Womphrey were in their terraced cottage when they were shaken by a bolt from the blue for the second time in three years. Lightning strikes couple twice We were told our jobs were safe so this has come as a real bolt from the blue. Anger as axe falls at fire-hit plant It has clearly come as a bolt from the blue to Olivia and the couple's son Dhani. commentcomment: Victims of a sick NHS
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