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Idom: All of a sudden

Description:

"All of a sudden" is an idiom that is used to describe an unexpected or sudden event or change in a situation. This phrase is commonly used to express surprise or astonishment.

Examples in Sentences:

As an adverb:

1. She dropped her glass, and all of a sudden it shattered into pieces.

2. I was walking down the street when all of a sudden it started raining heavily.

As a noun:

1. The all of a sudden took me by surprise, but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

2. We didn't expect his resignation, it came as an all of a sudden.

As an adjective:

1. The all-of-a-sudden rain ruined our picnic plans.

2. The team's all of a sudden victory left the opponents stunned.

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