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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The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue.
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- something unexpected
- something unpleasant
- something horrible
- something unexpected and unpleasant
Correct Option: D
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 something unexpected and unpleasant.
