blindside

Meaning

Noun

1. A driver's field of blindness around an automobile; the side areas behind the driver.
2. A tram/train driver's field of blindness around a tram (trolley/streetcar) or a train; the side areas behind the tram/train driver.
3. (figuratively) A person's weak point.
4. The space on the side of the pitch with the shorter distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline; compare openside.
5. The blindside flanker, a position in rugby union, usually number 6.

Verb

1. (transitive) To attack (a person) on his or her blind side.
2. (figuratively, informal, transitive) To catch off guard; to take by surprise.

Synonyms

astonish

boggle

burst upon

catch

overtake

surprise

attack on the blind side

strike on the blind side

Translations

اصدم

überrumpeln

ser pego de surpresa

atacar o ponto fraco

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/

Etymology

From blind + side.