Phrases Expressing Surprise or Shock

That's quite a bombshell.

C2

Meaning

That's a very surprising and shocking piece of news.

Example sentences

John: 'My wife left me.'<br>

Alice: 'That's quite a bombshell. I'm so sorry to hear that.'

John: 'That's quite a bombshell. This will cause major disruption.'

Alice: 'The CEO resigned unexpectedly.'<br>