Synonyms of bolt from the blue

bolt from the blue

phrase

variants also bolt out of the blue

as in surprise

something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected

a windfall that came as a bolt from the blue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprise
• jar
• amazement
• bombshell
• jolt
• shock
• kick
• wonder
• revelation
• stunner
• shocker
• jaw-dropper
• marvel
• thunderclap
• kicker
• twist
• wrinkle
• eye-opener
• fillip