What is another word for like a bolt from the blue?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪk ɐ bˈə͡ʊlt fɹʌmðə blˈuː] (IPA)

"Like a bolt from the blue" is a phrase used to describe a sudden and unexpected event or occurrence. There are various synonyms for this phrase, such as "out of the clear blue sky," "out of nowhere," "out of left field," "unexpectedly," "by surprise," and "unforeseen." Other synonyms include "shocking," "astonishing," "stunning," "startling," "jaw-dropping," and "mind-blowing." These phrases or words can be used interchangeably to convey the same meaning and can be applied in a variety of situations, such as news or events that happen suddenly and unexpectedly.

Synonyms for Like a bolt from the blue:

What are the hypernyms for Like a bolt from the blue?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    A shocking development, A sudden, A surprise occurrence, A surprising development, An unexpected development, An unexpected occurrence, An unforeseen development, unexpected development, unexpected event.

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