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Ein Blitz aus heiterem Himmel
A sudden, unexpected, and often shocking event
In German
Ein Blitz aus heiterem Himmel
Ayn BLITS aus HY-ter-em HIM-mel
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationA lightning bolt from a clear sky
Meaning
MeaningA sudden, unexpected, and often shocking event.
Equivalent:"A bolt from the blue"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Die Nachricht von seiner Kündigung kam wie ein Blitz aus heiterem Himmel.
The news of his dismissal came like a bolt from the blue.
- 2
Ihre Entscheidung, auszuwandern, war ein Blitz aus heiterem Himmel für uns alle.
Her decision to emigrate was a bolt from the blue for all of us.
FAQ
How do you say "A sudden, unexpected, and often shocking event" in German?
"A sudden, unexpected, and often shocking event" in German is "Ein Blitz aus heiterem Himmel" (Ayn BLITS aus HY-ter-em HIM-mel). Example: Die Nachricht von seiner Kündigung kam wie ein Blitz aus heiterem Himmel..
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