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Certainty & Possibility - Unexpected

Explore English idioms that relate to the unexpected, including "turn up like a bad penny" and "out of thin air".

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility
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something that fails to be what everyone expected

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

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

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to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

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

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

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

Ex: In a tight financial situation , the company 's innovative pulled a rabbit out of the hat and significantly increased sales .
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used to refer to the abrupt termination of a favorable or fortunate situation

Ex: Investors were elated with the stock market 's performance the bubble burst, and they faced significant losses .
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someone who experiences temporary success or achievement but ultimately fails to maintain it in the long term

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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 .
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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.
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not capable of moving due to being shocked or frightened

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

Ex: The car out of nowhere, leaving us stranded on the side of the road .
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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.
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to reappear where one is not welcome or needed

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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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