blindside

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences
  2. verb attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed

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