Katiyakan at Posibilidad - Unexpected

Tuklasin ang mga English idioms na may kaugnayan sa hindi inaasahan, kasama ang 'lumitaw tulad ng isang masamang penny' at 'mula sa wala'.

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damp squib [Parirala]

something that fails to be what everyone expected

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

out of thin air [Parirala]

in a way that is sudden and often unreal

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

to [take] the cake [Parirala]

to be the most surprising, outrageous, or absurd

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

to [throw] {sb} a (curveball|curve) [Parirala]

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

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

(as|) large as life [Parirala]

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

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

to [catch] {sb} napping [Parirala]

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

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to [catch] {sb} with {one's} [hand] in the cookie jar [Parirala]

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

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to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [Parirala]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

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to [drop|explode] a bombshell [Parirala]

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

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

pig in a poke [Parirala]

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 a pig in a poke ; I lost all my money .

to [pull] a rabbit out of the hat [Parirala]

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 .

the bubble [burst] [Pangungusap]

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

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flash in the pan [Parirala]

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 a flash in the pan , and his performance declined in the following years .

to [blow] {one's} mind [Parirala]

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 absolutely blew my mind , leaving me speechless for a moment .

beyond {one's} wildest (dreams|fantasies) [Parirala]

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 was beyond my wildest fantasies .

(glued|rooted) to the spot [Parirala]

not capable of moving due to being shocked or frightened

Ex: When the teacher announced a surprise quiz , the students were glued to the spot , their faces filled with dread .

out of nowhere [pang-abay]

bigla

Ex: The car broke down out of nowhere , leaving us stranded on the side of the road .

Biglang nasira ang kotse nang walang pasabi, at iniwan kaming nakatiwangwang sa gilid ng kalsada.

to {not} [know] what [hit] {sb} [Parirala]

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 do n't know what hit me .

to [turn] up like a bad penny [Parirala]

to reappear where one is not welcome or needed

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

to [hit] {sb} like a ton of bricks [Parirala]

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 only hit me like a ton of bricks when I saw the damage to my car .

Katiyakan at Posibilidad
Certainty	Uncertainty	Hindi inaasahang mga sitwasyon	Imposibilidad
Swerte & Tsansa	Possibility	Likelihood	Mga inaasahan
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Tiyak o Hindi Maiiwasan