Synonyms for blind side

Grammar : Noun

Définition of blind side

Origin : "unguarded aspect," c.1600; see blind (adj.). As a verb, also blind-side, blindside, "to hit from the blind side," first attested 1968, American English, in reference to U.S. football tackles.

noun unguarded side

Example sentences :

He caught the one-eyed elder on his blind side and ripped his ear into ribbons.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

It's not an easy thing to get to the blind side of Mrs. Byles, I promise you.
Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever

It is possible that Harcourt will find my uncle's blind side at last.
Extract from : « The Bertrams » by Anthony Trollope

Joe was sourer than ever, and Sol-leks was unapproachable, blind side or other side.
Extract from : « The Call of the Wild » by Jack London

O yes, it does; quite as well, if you turn its blind side to the wall.
Extract from : « Post Haste » by R.M. Ballantyne

"My doctor" hasn't dealt with women so long, and failed to see their blind side.
Extract from : « Ginger-Snaps » by Fanny Fern

You are a diplomatist, Ida, you have found sister's blind side by praising her pets.
Extract from : « Alone » by Marion Harland

I was on his blind side, but they said he found it out, and begged I might not be interrupted.
Extract from : « Up the Country » by Emily Eden

He got on the blind side of me; and now he has got on the blind side of her.
Extract from : « I Say No » by Wilkie Collins

They'll be mighty clever if they get on the blind side of father.'
Extract from : « Robbery Under Arms » by Thomas Alexander Browne, AKA Rolf Boldrewood

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