1
jump the gun(expression, idiom, violent, fast, quick)
1
lucky
1
madcap(violent, fast, quick)
1
more than expected(expression, idiom)
1
nerve-shattering
1
not anticipated(expression, idiom)
1
not bargained for(expression, idiom, secret, unexpected, unforeseen)
1
not in the cards(expression, idiom, unforeseen, unpredicted)
1
off the hip(expression, idiom, violent, fast, quick)
1
off the top of head(expression, idiom, violent, fast, quick)
1
opportune
1
out-of-the-way
1
past expectation
1
payback
1
peculiar
1
plunging(violent, fast, quick)
1
random
1
rare
1
reckless(violent, fast, quick)
1
refractory(violent, fast, quick)
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