blind side

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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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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