de repente — meaning in English
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English meaning
- out of the blue phrase Without any warning or apparent cause; completely unexpectedly.
- suddenly adv In a way that happens quickly and unexpectedly.
Senses
de repente is used for these senses in English:
- all of a sudden (set phrase, colloquial) Suddenly, quickly, without warning.
- one fell swoop (idiomatic) One stroke; one action or event that achieves or accomplishes many results.
- out of the blue (idiomatic) Unexpectedly; without warning or preparation.
- suddenly Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.