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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.

  1. a bolt from the blue
    1. a delayed event
    2. an inexplicable event
    3. an unexpected event
    4. an unpleasant event
Correct Option: C

a bolt from the blue : an event or a piece of news which is sudden and unexpected; a complete surprise
● She seemed to be very involved in her job, so her resignation came as a bolt from the blue. The best option is an unexpected event.



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