a bolt from the blue

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   an event or a piece of news which is sudden and unexpected; a complete surprise

   The first time you see her No bolt from the blue Just something so quiet Yet waiting for you With no one to tell you That you've got to go The first time it happens, you know

In the movies · 1

• The first time you see her No bolt from the blue Just something so quiet Yet waiting for you With no one to tell you That you've got to go The first time it happens, you knowThe Great Muppet Caper1981

From the same entry

• make a bolt for
• the nuts and bolts
• have shot your bolt
• close, lock, the stable door after the horse has bolted
• sit bolt upright