sucker punch

• ضربة مفاجئة تُوجَّه دون سابق إنذار، وغالبًا ما تكون غادرة أو غير متوقعة؛ وتُستخدم مجازًا للإشارة إلى هجوم أو انتكاسة مفاجئة وغير عادلة.

An unexpected punch or blow, especially one delivered without warning; also used figuratively to describe a sudden, unfair attack or setback.

1. Unexpected blowB2informal

   A sudden, unexpected punch or hit, often given when the recipient is not prepared.

   ضربة مباغتة

   • He was knocked out by a sucker punch in the bar fight.
   • The boxer was disqualified for throwing a sucker punch after the bell.
   • She caught him off guard with a sucker punch.

2. Unexpected setbackB2informal

   A sudden, surprising event that causes a major problem or disappointment.

   ضربة مفاجئة

   • The news of the layoffs was a real sucker punch for the team.
   • Losing the championship game was a sucker punch to their morale.
   • The sudden increase in rent was a sucker punch to their budget.