blind side

NOUN

unguarded side

Synonyms

WEAK

blind spot weak side

VERB

attack by surprise

Synonyms

WEAK

bushwhack catch unaware hit unexpectedly sucker-punch

blind-side

VERB

attack by surprise

Synonyms

WEAK

bushwhack catch unaware hit unexpectedly sucker-punch

Example Sentences

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Scrum-half Jeremy Fernandez took the ball from a scrum and broke down the blind side before putting a perfectly weighted kick behind the Saints defence for winger Ambadiang to race onto and score.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

As San Juan Hills’ starting right tackle, Javorsky has the assignment of protecting the blind side of left-handed quarterback Timmy Herr.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025

As a left tackle, Mailata is responsible for protecting the quarterback's blind side - if they are right-handed - but it was not an immediate transition.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

The Bengals signed free-agent tackle Orlando Brown Jr. from Kansas City to play on the left side and protect Burrow’s blind side.

From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2023

I tried to keep on Ethan’s blind side, but it didn’t help much.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan