blindside

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

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

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.

   🇷🇺Застать врасплох

   Синонимы: ambushstartlesurprisewaylay

   Антонимы: 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.

   🇷🇺Напасть со слепой стороны

   Синонимы: ambushbushwhacksucker punchsurprisewaylay

   Антонимы: confrontface

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