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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.

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