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Wie ein Blitz einschlagen

To happen very suddenly and with great impact, often unexpectedly

In German

Wie ein Blitz einschlagen

Vee ayn BLITS AYN-shlah-gen

Literal Translation

To strike like lightning

Meaning

To happen very suddenly and with great impact, often unexpectedly.

Equivalent:"To strike like lightning; to hit like a bolt from the blue"

Example Sentences

1
Die Nachricht von seinem Tod schlug wie ein Blitz ein.
The news of his death struck like lightning.
2
Seine Rede schlug wie ein Blitz ein und begeisterte alle.
His speech struck like lightning and thrilled everyone.

FAQ

How do you say "To happen very suddenly and with great impact, often unexpectedly" in German?

"To happen very suddenly and with great impact, often unexpectedly" in German is "Wie ein Blitz einschlagen" (Vee ayn BLITS AYN-shlah-gen). Example: Die Nachricht von seinem Tod schlug wie ein Blitz ein..

To have very promising or optimistic prospects for the future

Rosige Aussichten haben

RO-zee-geh AUS-zikht-en HAH-ben

To act in a way that harms one's own interests or undermines one's own position

Den Ast absägen, auf dem man sitzt

Den AST AP-zay-gen, auf dem man ZITST

To be unable to see the overall situation or main point because one is too focused on minor details

Den Wald vor lauter Bäumen nicht sehen

Den VALT for LAO-ter BOY-men nikht ZAY-en

To be without money or resources; to be high and dry

Auf dem Trockenen sitzen

Auf dem TROK-en-en ZIT-sen