bolt from the blue

Noun

A complete surprise; something totally unexpected.

Japanese Meaning

全く予期しない出来事、突如として起こる驚くべき事態。 / 突然の予想外の現象や出来事。

Her resignation was a bolt from the blue that left everyone stunned.

彼女の辞任は青天の霹靂で、皆を唖然とさせた。

Sense（1）

A complete surprise; something totally unexpected.

His death came as a bolt from the blue.

bolts from the blue

（ plural ）