sucker punches
Unexpected cheap shots
Sucker punches are blows delivered without warning, typically when the victim isn't looking or has no chance to defend themselves.
The term implies cowardice—hitting someone who doesn't see it coming: He sucker punched me from behind.
Figuratively, any unexpected setback can be a sucker punch: The diagnosis was a real sucker punch.
- blindsideSurprise with unexpected force
- cheap shotUnfair attack or remark
- cheap shotsUnfair, mean-spirited attacks
- blind sideUnprotected angle of perception
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
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