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blindside in Swedish

blindside in Swedish is ta på sängen, överrumpla — blindside means the side or direction a person can't see, especially where a driver has no view of traffic or hazards.

blindside in Swedish

ta på sängen
verb
(transitive, figurative, informal) To catch off guard; to take by surprise.
överrumpla
verb
(transitive, figurative, informal) To catch off guard; to take by surprise.

What does "blindside" mean?

  1. noun The side or direction a person can't see, especially where a driver has no view of traffic or hazards.
    "The cyclist appeared on the truck's blindside just as it turned."
  2. verb To attack, criticize, or catch someone off guard from a direction they were not watching.
    "The announcement blindsided the whole department."
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blindside in a sentence

  • The cyclist appeared on the truck's blindside just as it turned.
  • He was hit from his blindside and never saw it coming.
  • The announcement blindsided the whole department.
  • She was blindsided by the sudden layoff.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "blindside" in Swedish?

"blindside" in Swedish is ta på sängen, överrumpla. blindside means: The side or direction a person can't see, especially where a driver has no view of traffic or hazards.

How do you use "blindside" in a sentence?

Example: "The cyclist appeared on the truck's blindside just as it turned." In Swedish, "blindside" is ta på sängen, överrumpla.

Are there other ways to say "blindside" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "blindside": ta på sängen, överrumpla.

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