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Noun

Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational

bolt from the blue

source of distress

kick in the teeth

bolt out of the blue

state of agitation

state of perturbation

source of consternation

source of amazement

a bolt out of the blue

a bolt from the blue

stroke of bad luck

reverse of fortune

reversal of fortune

unfortunateness

stroke of ill luck

unfortunate incident

sticky situation

sorry condition

awkward situation

problematic situation

critical situation

unfortunate situation

no-win situation

tricky situation

tight situation

difficult situation

trials and tribulations

stumbling block

piece of bad luck

worst-case scenario

botched situation

devastating blow

loss of success

rough situation

hell in a handbasket

kick in the balls

thorn in the flesh

serious accident

pain in the rear

harsh conditions

tough situation

pain in the backside

pain in the neck

pain in the bum

dissatisfaction

lack of success

devil's own luck

spanner in the works

fly in the ointment

smack in the face

disillusionment

unfortunate development

tragic state of affairs

whole new ballgame

lowering of status

serious problem

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“As a result he missed the stage direction that meant his hair would have to be dyed and it was a complete surprise to him when the director mentioned it.”

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