blindside

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

• 🇵🇹Verbo que significa pegar alguém de surpresa, geralmente com algo desagradável ou inesperado, apanhando a pessoa desprevenida.

1. Catch unawares B2 informal american

   To surprise someone, especially with harmful or negative consequences.

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Pegar de surpresa

   Sinônimos: ambushstartlesurprisewaylay

   Antônimos: alertforewarnpreparewarn

2. Attack from a hidden side B2 formal american

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Atacar de surpresa

   Sinônimos: ambushbushwhacksucker punchsurprisewaylay

   Antônimos: confrontface

• blindsided past participle
• blindsided past simple
• blindsiding present participle
• blindsides third person singular