Definition of «bolt from the blue»

The phrase "bolt from the blue" means something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly, often causing shock or surprise. It is used to describe an event or situation that comes out of nowhere and takes people by complete surprise. The expression originated from the image of a bolt of lightning striking seemingly out of clear sky with no warning, leaving people dumbfounded.

Sentences with «bolt from the blue»

What he said came as a sort of bolt from the blue. (anfieldindex.com)
I can only imagine one event that might help: a positive bolt from the blue, one that reduces government spending and raises government revenue. (businessinsider.com)
The Chargers came away with a 24 - 21 victory, and the only two major things to happen, according to the folks over at Bolts from the Blue, SB Nation's Chargers site, was that his was likely the last game of Norv Turner's head coaching career in San Diego and the possible emergence of Raiders quarterback Terrelle Prior. (sbnation.com)
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