hit someone for six »
Be affected in a devastating way by some unexpected news.
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just like that »
Unexpectedly, without warning.
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monkey wrench »
A problem, obstacle or dilemma; something unexpected or troublesome.
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music to one's ear »
Some unexpected good news; a favorable outcome after some initial confusion or delay.
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out of nowhere »
In an unexpected or inexplicable manner of arrival or occurrence.
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out of the blue »
Unexpectedly; without warning or preparation.
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push one's luck »
To take an excessive risk or to attempt some task unlikely to succeed, especially after having already been unexpectedly lucky.
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rock up »
To turn up to a place or function unexpectedly, or without notice or prior warning.
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spanner »
A problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesome.
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throw a spanner in the works »
To be a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.
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throw somebody a curve »
To surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction.
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turn up »
To show up; to appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
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turn up for the book »
A very unexpected, usually pleasant, surprise.
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walk in on »
To enter suddenly or unexpectedly while something is happening; to intrude or interrupt by entering.
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