Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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a bolt from the blue
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- struck by thunder
- a piece of bad luck
- a flash of lighting
- a complete surprise
Correct Option: D
A bolt from the blue : an event or a piece of news which is sudden and unexpected.
● Her dismissal came as a bolt from the blue. The best option is a complete surprise.