blindside

• Глагол, означающий застать кого-то врасплох, обычно чем-то неприятным или неожиданным, часто застав врасплох.

A verb meaning to surprise someone, usually with something unpleasant or unexpected, often catching them off guard.

1. Catch unawaresB2informalamerican

   To surprise someone, especially with harmful or negative consequences.

   Застать врасплох

   • The news of the layoffs blindsided the entire department.
   • Her sudden resignation blindsided her manager.
   • The team was completely blindsided by the competitor's new product launch.

   Synonymsambushstartlesurprisewaylay

   Antonymsalertforewarnpreparewarn

2. Attack from a hidden sideB2formalamerican

   To attack or hit someone from a direction where they cannot see you coming.

   Напасть со слепой стороны

   • The defender blindsided the quarterback, causing a fumble.
   • He was blindsided by a tackle from his left.
   • The player was penalized for blindsiding an opponent.

   Synonymsambushbushwhacksucker punchsurprisewaylay

   Antonymsconfrontface