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sui generis(expression, unconformity)
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be unexpected(expression, wonder, inexpectation)
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by chance(expression, chance, unplanned, unpremeditated)
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from left field(expression, adjective, uncertain, shocking)
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gone off deep end(expression, passionate, violent, thoughtless)
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in nothing flat(expression, summary, abrupt, instant)
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jumping the gun(expression, passionate, violent, thoughtless)
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more than expected
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not bargained for(expression, adjective, surprising, unforeseen)
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not in the cards(expression, adjective, surprising, unforeseen)
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not planned(expression, unplanned, accidental, unintended)
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on the double(expression, summary, abrupt, instant)
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out of the ordinary(expression, adjective, unusual, strange)
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played by ear(expression, unqualified, unsuspecting, unready)
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shaking a leg(expression, summary, abrupt, instant)
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take by surprise(expression, wonder, inexpectation)
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against all expectation(expression, inexpectation)
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against expectation(expression, inexpectation)
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all at once
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all over the map(expression, careless, casual, arbitrary)
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