blind side

American  

noun

1. the part of one's field of vision, as to the side and rear, where one is unable to see approaching objects.

2. the side opposite that toward which a person is looking.

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blind side British  

noun

1. rugby the side of the field between the scrum and the nearer touchline

2. the side on which a person's vision is obscured

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verb

1. (tr) to take (someone) by surprise

blind side Idioms  

1. see under blind spot.

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Etymology

Origin of blind side

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Scrum-half Jeremy Fernandez took the ball from a scrum and broke down the blind side before putting a perfectly weighted kick behind the Saints defence for winger Ambadiang to race onto and score.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s musical chairs along the offensive line as the Chargers scramble to protect the blind side of franchise quarterback Justin Herbert without handcuffing their offense by committing too many resources to doing so.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

As a left tackle, Mailata is responsible for protecting the quarterback's blind side - if they are right-handed - but it was not an immediate transition.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

Dolphins edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel sacked Jones from the blind side, and the quarterback’s neck appeared to go forward and snap back in a whiplash-type of movement.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2023

But Nick came up on his blind side when he saw the spin and knocked the ball away.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers