blind side

• Jemanden überraschen oder unerwartet angreifen, oder jemanden mit unerwarteten Nachrichten oder Handlungen überrumpeln.

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

1. Unexpected attack or surpriseB2informalamerican

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

   Hinterhältiger Angriff

   • 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.

2. Area of vulnerabilityB2informal

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

   Blinder Fleck

   • 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   • The company's blind side was its outdated technology.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.