意味
a sudden, shocking event.
文化的背景
In Russian culture, this phrase is often used to emphasize the severity of a situation. It is a common trope in Russian literature to describe the moment a character's life changes forever. Similar idioms exist across Slavic languages, reflecting a shared cultural history of interpreting sudden natural events as omens. The idiom is widely understood in Europe due to the shared Latin/Greek influence on meteorological metaphors. In Chinese and Japanese, the idiom is highly formal and often used in written language to convey a sense of dramatic irony.
Use for impact
Don't use this for every surprise. Save it for the big, life-changing ones.
Not for happy news
Avoid using this for positive surprises, as it implies a negative shock.
意味
a sudden, shocking event.
Use for impact
Don't use this for every surprise. Save it for the big, life-changing ones.
Not for happy news
Avoid using this for positive surprises, as it implies a negative shock.
Pair with verbs
Use it with 'прозвучать' (to sound) or 'стать' (to become) for best effect.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing word.
Это было как гром среди ясного ____.
The idiom is 'как гром среди ясного неба'.
Which situation is appropriate for this idiom?
When should you use 'как гром среди ясного неба'?
It describes a sudden, shocking event.
Complete the dialogue.
Friend: 'I just lost my job!' You: '____!'
This expresses shock at the unexpected news.
Match the situation to the idiom.
A sudden, shocking, and unexpected event.
This idiom specifically denotes a shocking, unexpected event.
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練習問題バンク
4 問題Это было как гром среди ясного ____.
The idiom is 'как гром среди ясного неба'.
When should you use 'как гром среди ясного неба'?
It describes a sudden, shocking event.
Friend: 'I just lost my job!' You: '____!'
This expresses shock at the unexpected news.
A sudden, shocking, and unexpected event.
This idiom specifically denotes a shocking, unexpected event.
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よくある質問
12 問No, it's for shocking, usually negative events.
It's neutral and works in most contexts.
No, the phrase is fixed.
It's incorrect; use 'неба'.
Yes, very common.
Yes, if describing a sudden change.
It's a stronger, more dramatic version.
Because thunder needs clouds; it's a metaphor for the impossible.
It's better for big things.
Yes, often in dramatic scenes.
Focus on the stress on 'гром' and 'неба'.
No, many languages have it.
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