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

Alt, the best player on the offensive line, had returned for the Week 8 game against Minnesota and his presence was noticeable in both run blocking and protection of Herbert’s blind side.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 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

Epenesa beat left tackle Cam Robinson — just back from suspension — on Lawrence’s blind side.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2023

Ikwa started to follow me, but he passed too near a tree on his blind side and smacked into it.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer