The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue.

Options

A. something unexpected
B. something unpleasant
C. something horrible
D. something unexpected and unpleasant

Answer

D

Explanation

a bolt from the blue : an event or a piece of news which is sudden and unexpected, a complete surprise
She seemed to be very involved in her job, so her resignation care as a bolt from the blue. The best option is something unexpected and unpleasant.