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thunderbolt

thun·der·bolt

UK/ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/ US/ˈθʌndɜrˌbɔlt/ uncommon rare

noun

1.
2.

a shocking surprise

  • “news of the attack came like a bombshell”
Synonyms

Origin

By analogy with the speed and power of a thunderbolt.

Phrases

  • lightning bolt
  • thunderbolt beetle

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