"The news of his resignation came as a bolt from the blue." What does the idiom mean?

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• A A thunderbolt
• B A planned move
• C A complete surprise
• D A happy event

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Answer: C. A complete surprise

Answer: C. A complete surprise
Explanation: A "bolt from the blue" is an unexpected, sudden event.

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