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What is the meaning of the idiom 'A bolt from the blue'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. A very fast runner
  2. An unexpected and sudden event
  3. A thunderstorm in summer
  4. A blue colored decorative item

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: An unexpected and sudden event

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) An unexpected and sudden event šŸ“š Explanation: This idiom compares a shocking event to a sudden bolt of lightning appearing in a clear blue sky without warning. It is typically used to describe news or occurrences that are completely unforeseen and catch people by surprise. The distractors provided here are either literal interpretations or unrelated descriptions.