To describe an unexpected and miraculous piece of good luck as a 'bolt from the blue' means that the event was:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Sudden, complete, and totally unexpected
- Step 1: A 'bolt from the blue' refers to a thunderbolt from a clear blue sky, meaning something totally unanticipated. Step 2. It expresses complete surprise and suddenness. Answer: Sudden, complete, and totally unexpected. Why not the others: It does not refer to scheduled occurrences, stormy skies, or slow gradual changes.
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