come as a (complete/total) surprise
idiom
: to be unexpected
The news came as a (complete/total) surprise to everyone.
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One of the dangers may come as a surprise to homeowners, as even relatively newer homes may have this defect.
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
For all these sharp differences, there are also areas of strong alignment on issues that may also come as a surprise to those with a simplistic analysis of what motivates Latino voters.
—Frankie Miranda and Luis A. Miranda, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
However, her prior experience working on high-profile projects meant fame didn't come as a complete surprise.
—EW.com, 5 Oct. 2024
And despite World Menopause Awareness Month kicking off this week, this stage of life can come as a surprise for many women.
—Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
For all these sharp differences, there are also areas of strong alignment on issues that may also come as a surprise to those with a simplistic analysis of what motivates Latino voters.
—Frankie Miranda and Luis A. Miranda, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
However, her prior experience working on high-profile projects meant fame didn't come as a complete surprise.
—EW.com, 5 Oct. 2024
And despite World Menopause Awareness Month kicking off this week, this stage of life can come as a surprise for many women.
—Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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