When (one) is least expecting it In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "when (one) is least expecting it", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-07-14 09:07

Meaning of When (one) is least expecting it

When (one) is least expecting it informal clause

The phrase is sometimes shortened to "When least expected". 

Something happens when you are least unexpected or unprepared.

We will take advantage of the enemy's openings to attack when least expected.

A serious problem happened to our project, when we were least expecting it.

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Origin of When (one) is least expecting it

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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