blind side

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

• 🇪🇸Atacar a alguien por un lado desprotegido o coger a alguien desprevenido con noticias o acciones inesperadas.

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.

   🇪🇸ataque por el punto ciego

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   • The company's blind side was its outdated technology.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

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