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Certeza y Posibilidad - Unexpected

Explora modismos en inglés relacionados con lo inesperado, incluyendo 'aparecer como un mal penique' y 'de la nada'.

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility
damp squib
[Frase]

something that fails to be what everyone expected

Ex: The surprise party was meant to be spectacular , but it became damp squib when the guest of honor discovered the plans in advance .

in a way that is sudden and often unreal

Ex: The magician pulled a bouquet of out of thin air, leaving the audience in awe of his skills .

to be the most surprising, outrageous, or absurd

Ex: When it comes to procrastination , takes the cake - he never starts his work until the last minute .

to introduce a surprising or unexpected element or challenge into a situation

Ex: In the game of chess , my threw me a curve by making an unusual move I did n't anticipate .

used to express a sense of astonishment or surprise when encountering someone or something

Ex: The old photograph showed my grandparents , young and in lovelarge as life, on their wedding day .

to surprise or outsmart someone who is not paying attention or is unprepared

Ex: The boss caught the employees napping and used the opportunity to introduce a new policy.

to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or inappropriate

Ex: She caught her little brother with his hand in the cookie jar, breaking their mom's rule about snacks before dinner.

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.

to reveal unexpected and shocking news or information that has a strong impact on those who receive it

Ex: The leaked documents from the dropped a bombshell on the political landscape , leading to investigations and public outrage .

something bought or accepted without being properly examined first and then leading to disappointment

Ex: Investing in that ' get rich quick ' scheme turned out to be pig in a poke; I lost all my money .

to solve a seemingly impossible problem or accomplish an extremely difficult goal unexpectedly

Ex: In a tight financial situation, the company's innovative marketing campaign pulled a rabbit out of the hat and significantly increased sales.

used to refer to the abrupt termination of a favorable or fortunate situation

Ex: The once-thriving industry faced a crisis when the demand for its products declined, and the bubble burst.

someone who experiences temporary success or achievement but ultimately fails to maintain it in the long term

Ex: The athlete had a spectacular season , but critics thought he might be flash in the pan, and his performance declined in the following years .

to deeply astonish or amaze someone, often by presenting them with something unexpected or extraordinary

Ex: The novel 's plot twist at the end was so unexpected that it blew my mind, leaving me speechless for a moment .

used to mean that something that is significantly surpassing what an individual could have ever anticipated or hoped for

Ex: Completing my first marathon was a personal achievement that beyond my wildest fantasies.

not capable of moving due to being shocked or frightened

Ex: When the teacher announced a surprise quiz , the students glued to the spot, their faces filled with dread .
out of nowhere
[Adverbio]

in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise

de la nada, repentinamente

de la nada, repentinamente

Ex: The car broke down out of nowhere, leaving us stranded on the side of the road .El coche se averió **de la nada**, dejándonos varados al lado de la carretera.

to become extremely shocked or confused as a result of something undesirable that suddenly happens

Ex: The unexpected news of the winning lottery ticket left the winner saying , ' I n't know what hit me.

to reappear where one is not welcome or needed

Ex: The troublemaker at work can't resist turning up like a bad penny in every meeting to disrupt things.

to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed

Ex: The severity of the car accident hit me like a ton of bricks when I saw the damage to my car .
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