when least expected

Idioms  

1. When something is not awaited, as in My brother always calls when least expected, or You might know that the furnace would break down when least expected—we just had it overhauled.

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when least expected

Drawing the viewer's eyes away to one thing, while setting up big surprises to pop out when least expected.

From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2022

Light, the archbishop said, had "shone brightly in dark times and hope has sprung up when least expected".

From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2021

One thing that has defined the Carroll era is an ability to continually pull off wins when least expected.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 15, 2021

Gunnysack-wearing ghouls hidden into the corn will also jump out when least expected.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2019

But then Tom was enough of a sportsman to know that such often proves the case; the likely spots turn out good for nothing; while, when least expected, luck often springs upon the unwary.

From Rocky Mountain Boys Camping in the Big Game Country by Rathborne, St. George