2021 · Q15
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Bolt from the blue
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- AAn event or piece of news which is unexpected
- BDesirable event or news
- CAn event which takes place as planned
- DNews which has been long expected, but arrives late
Explanation
'Bolt from the blue' describes a sudden, completely unexpected event, like lightning striking from a clear blue sky. Option (a) 'An event or piece of news which is unexpected' is exact. The 'expected/planned' options are opposites. Hence (a), matching the official key.