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Certeza y posibilidad - Unexpected

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility
damp squib

something that fails to be what everyone expected

[Frase]
out of thin air

in a way that is sudden and often unreal

[Frase]
to take the cake

to be the most surprising, outrageous, or absurd

[Frase]
to throw sb a curveball

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

[Frase]
(as) large as life

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

[Frase]
to catch sb napping

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

[Frase]
to catch sb with one's hand in the cookie jar

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

[Frase]
to catch sb with one's pants down

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

[Frase]
to drop a bombshell

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

[Frase]
pig in a poke

a thing that one accepts or buys without making sure if it is good enough to be worth it

[Frase]
to pull a rabbit out of the hat

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

[Frase]
the bubble burst

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

[Oración]
flash in the pan

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

[Frase]
to blow one's mind

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

[Frase]
beyond one's wildest dreams

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

[Frase]
glued to the spot

not capable of moving due to being shocked or frightened

[Frase]
out of nowhere

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

de la nada

de la nada

Google Translate
[Adverbio]
to not know what hit sb

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

[Frase]
to turn up like a bad penny

to reappear where one is not welcome or needed

[Frase]
to hit sb like a ton of bricks

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

[Frase]
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