blind side

To surprise or attack someone from an unexpected direction, or to catch someone off guard with unexpected news or actions.

• 🌐مفاجأة شخص أو مهاجمته من جانب غير متوقع، أو إخباره بأخبار أو القيام بأفعال غير متوقعة تجعله غير مستعد.

1. Unexpected attack or surprise B2 informal american

   To hit or attack someone from a direction they cannot see, or to surprise someone with something unexpected.

   • The player was blindsided by a tackle from behind.
   • The news of the layoffs completely blindsided the employees.
   • She felt blindsided by his sudden resignation.

   🌐مباغتة

2. Area of vulnerability B2 informal

   A person's area of weakness or something they are unaware of.

   • His lack of experience in finance was his blind side.
   • The company's blind side was its outdated technology.
   • She tried to protect her blind side from criticism.

   🌐نقطة الضعف