What is another word for blindside?
Pronunciation: [blˈa͡ɪndsa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Blindside is a term that means to surprise someone unexpectedly or catch them off guard. In English language, there are a variety of synonyms that can be used instead of "blindside" such as ambush, catch off guard, take by surprise, spring a surprise, outflank or outmanoeuvre. These synonyms convey the same sense of sudden, unexpected surprise but in slightly different ways. For instance, ambush implies an attack from a concealed position, outflank implies attacking from an unexpected direction while "take by surprise" simply conveys that someone is caught unprepared. Writers and speakers can choose the synonym that best fits the desired tone and context when describing a surprising event.
