blindside
Americanverb (used with object)
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Sports. to tackle, hit, or attack (an opponent) from the blind side.
The quarterback was blindsided and had the ball knocked out of his hand.
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to attack critically where a person is vulnerable, uninformed, etc..
The president was blindsided by the press on the latest tax bill.
Etymology
Origin of blindside
First recorded in 1970–75; verb use of noun phrase blind side
Example Sentences
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To avoid being blindsided after a spouse’s death, Estrada recommends couples meet monthly to review their finances.
If the U.S. legally forecloses this question while other nations leave it open, we risk being strategically blindsided.
Read: I’m blindsided by extra Medicare charges because of my income.
From MarketWatch
Clarke's corner repeatedly protested low blows from TKV, some drifting in on the blindside of the referee, who issued a warning in the third.
From BBC
Some of those who knew Toner-Rodgers said they were blindsided by the news.
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