blind side

noun
1.
the part of one's field of vision, as to the side and rear, where one is unable to see approaching objects.
2.
the side opposite that toward which a person is looking.
Origin:
1600–10

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World English Dictionary
blind side
 
—n
1.  rugby the side of the field between the scrum and the nearer touchline
2.  the side on which a person's vision is obscured
 
—vb
3.  (US) (tr) to take (someone) by surprise

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American Heritage
Idioms & Phrases

blind side

see under blind spot.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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Example sentences
He has been tested and re-tested on his blind side and there is no startle or
  bad fear reaction on that side.
The mouth is of moderate size and the length of the maxillary on the blind side
  is less than one-third that of the head.
The eyed side is generally light to dark brown with diffuse small spots and
  blotches, while the blind side is dusky or white.
All that would be necessary at the fish market is to pick one scale from each
  flounder having melanism on the blind side.
Idioms & Phrases
blind spot
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