Chunk: all-of-a-sudden
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: Quickly and unexpectedly; without prior warning.
Synonym: Suddenly.
💬 Contextual Examples
- All of a sudden, the car in front of us slammed on its brakes.
- I was walking down the street when, all of a sudden, it started pouring rain.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: All ______ a sudden, everyone stopped talking.
Answer:
of
Practice 2: She was feeling fine, but all of a ______ she felt dizzy.
Answer:
sudden