blindside

verb blind·side \ ˈblīn(d)-ˌsīd \

|Updated on: 5 Aug 2018

Examples: blindside in a Sentence

Definition of blindside

blindsided; blindsiding; blindsides

transitive verb

1 : to hit unexpectedly from or as if from the blind side

blindside the quarterback

2 : to surprise unpleasantly

See blindside defined for English-language learners

Examples of blindside in a Sentence

The quarterback was blindsided just as he was about to throw a pass.
We were all blindsided by the news of her sudden death.

Recent Examples of blindside from the Web

In 2014, for example, the regulator blindsided Citigroup Inc. with a failing grade, leaving executives were scrambling to address the Fed’s concerns.

— lalita clozel, WSJ, "Morgan Stanley, Goldman Got Help From Fed on Stress Tests," 2 July 2018
Lawmakers have been blindsided by the Trump administration’s policy, launched this spring, which resulted in the dire images of children being separated from parents.

— lisa mascaro, The Seattle Times, "GOP set for showdown immigration vote," 26 June 2018
The move to end the longstanding Home Depot partnership blindsided many staffers because Tesla had announced an expansion of the arrangement as recently as February.

— NBC News, "Tesla set to close a dozen solar facilities in nine states," 22 June 2018
On Thursday, the semiconductor maker blindsided Silicon Valley with the abrupt resignation of its chief executive over a relationship with a subordinate.

— don clark, New York Times, "Intel C.E.O. Brian Krzanich Resigns After Relationship With Employee," 21 June 2018
Trump’s decision apparently blindsided South Korea.

— BostonGlobe.com, "After North Korea meeting, reactions range from deep skepticism to guarded optimism," 13 June 2018
McNabb blindsided Oshie into the boards, a collision that left Oshie on the ice for a few moments.

— a.j. perez, USA TODAY, "Golden Knights' frustration spills over with nasty end to Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final," 5 June 2018
In the fourth minute Saturday, McInerney blindsided Walker, who continued playing but was substituted for Will Seymore soon afterward.

— charlie hatch, Cincinnati.com, "FC Cincinnati notebook: Newton, McInerney and fan appreciation," 4 Apr. 2018
News that a group called the University of Louisville Protection and Advocacy Coalition plans to sue the NCAA blindsided a second bunch of U of L backers that had been considering its own counterattack.

— tim sullivan, The Courier-Journal, "Suing NCAA over Louisville basketball's title is more popular than promising | Tim Sullivan," 17 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of blindside

1960

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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blind side

noun

Definition of blind side

1 : the side away from which one is looking

2 : the side on which one that is blind in one eye cannot see

See blind side defined for English-language learners

Examples of blind side in a Sentence

He was hit on his blind side.

Recent Examples of blind side from the Web

Robinson could get another shot in Cleveland as new man on the blind side, a post where Thomas notched 10 consecutive Pro Bowl nods before tearing a triceps muscle last season.

— nate davis, USA TODAY, "Joe Thomas replacement? Browns sign former No. 2 overall draft pick Greg Robinson," 19 June 2018
Miller, 6-8 and 310 pounds, switched from right to left tackle his senior season and protected the blind side of Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen, who was taken at No.

— jorge l. ortiz, USA TODAY, "Oakland Raiders use draft pick, trade to bolster offense under new coach Jon Gruden," 27 Apr. 2018
Rear visibility is better than minivans or crossovers, aided by the 360-degree camera projection in the screen, and blind sides are minimized by enormous side mirrors.

— robert duffer, chicagotribune.com, "On the wagon: Volvo V90 Cross Country is an AWD alternative to minivan, crossover," 16 Oct. 2017
Making him the guardian of Tom Brady’s blind side is risky.

— andy benoit, SI.com, "NFL Draft Needs: All 32 Teams," 25 Apr. 2018
Second-year offensive tackle Julién Davenport will be given the first shot to win the starting job protecting quarterback Deshaun Watson’s blind side.

— john mcclain, Houston Chronicle, "Texans' Julién Davenport gets first shot to win job at left tackle," 27 Mar. 2018
High picks belong to glamour positions that lead to scoring or sacking or sometimes protecting the quarterback’s blind side.

— brad biggs, chicagotribune.com, "Will a guard be drafted in the top 5? If so, Quenton Nelson won't make it to the Bears," 22 Mar. 2018
All people have their blind side—their superstitions.

— ben zimmer, WSJ, "The Many Faces of ‘Blindsided,’ From Middle English to Donald Trump," 16 Mar. 2018
Zaha's assist was insightful seeing as van Aanholt was coming up on the winger's blind side, and his contributions will be vital if Palace are to stay up this season.

— SI.com, "6 of the Best Moments From the Weekend's Premier League Action as Liverpool Struggle," 12 Mar. 2018

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