Definition of blindside
transitive verb
1 : to hit unexpectedly from or as if from the blind side blindside the quarterback
2 : to surprise unpleasantly
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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
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Trump, who frequently takes to Twitter to announce proposals or denounce opponents, was blindsided by, of all things, a tweet.
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Trump, who frequently takes to Twitter to announce proposals or denounce opponents, was blindsided by, of all things, a tweet.
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Frustrations are mounting with Cruz among Senate negotiators because leaders have felt blindsided by his demand that the legislation essentially eliminate the protection for people with pre-existing conditions.
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Last month, in a speech to NATO leaders, Trump blindsided McMaster, Mattis and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson by removing a line in the speech that affirmed the United States’ 70-year commitment to the alliance.
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People speculated the center had impeccable, yet unfortunate, timing and was blindsided by the trade.
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Wilson resumes his role of voicing legendary Lightning McQueen who is back to the races but blindsided by the new generation.
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Take Milo Hamilton, an announcer for the White Sox, Bulls and Cubs over the years, then blindsided by the move of Harry Caray to the North Side.
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The outspoken former mayor of London dropped out of the race last year after leading Brexit campaigner Michael Gove suddenly decided to enter, blindsiding his former companion.
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First Known Use of blindside
1960
BLINDSIDE Defined for English Language Learners
blindside
playDefinition of blindside for English Language Learners
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: to hit (someone who is facing in another direction) suddenly and very hard
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: to surprise or shock (someone) in a very unpleasant way
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