sucker-punch

Example Sentences

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A movie that often feels dangerously out of control even as it knows exactly what it’s doing, “Bottoms” is an outrageous queer teen comedy that could hit summer audiences like a sucker-punch surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite an admirable fightback from 3-0 down at Anfield before a 94th-minute sucker-punch, interim boss Ryan Mason had once again seen his side - league-leaders for goals conceded in the opening 15 minutes of matches - punished for a costly slow start.

From BBC

The sucker-punch ending is a head-scratcher and nearly ruins the previous 75 minutes of suspense, so much so that the European ending of the film was changed to make for a more commercial conclusion.

From Washington Times

The 2014 Austrian horror film “Goodnight Mommy” is a modern genre classic: a deeply disturbing tale of dread, with a sucker-punch twist and several scenes of almost unbearable suspense.

From Los Angeles Times

Bryan Mbeumo was guilty of wasting the best of Brentford’s chances and the hosts were hit with a sucker-punch late on as Brighton claimed a third win in four matches to open the league.

From Seattle Times