Meaning of “Unexpected Quarters”
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I am unable to find a satisfactory meaning of "Unexpected Quarters". According to my interpretation, it means "unexpected ways". But would love if someone can throw some light on this.
I searched in this dictionary, but couldn't find the phrase.
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- He received help from unexpected quarters
- I am expecting some gift from unexpected quarter
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I am unable to find a satisfactory meaning of "Unexpected Quarters". According to my interpretation, it means "unexpected ways". But would love if someone can throw some light on this.
I searched in this dictionary, but couldn't find the phrase.
Example Sentences :
- He received help from unexpected quarters
- I am expecting some gift from unexpected quarter
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I am unable to find a satisfactory meaning of "Unexpected Quarters". According to my interpretation, it means "unexpected ways". But would love if someone can throw some light on this.
I searched in this dictionary, but couldn't find the phrase.
Example Sentences :
- He received help from unexpected quarters
- I am expecting some gift from unexpected quarter
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I am unable to find a satisfactory meaning of "Unexpected Quarters". According to my interpretation, it means "unexpected ways". But would love if someone can throw some light on this.
I searched in this dictionary, but couldn't find the phrase.
Example Sentences :
- He received help from unexpected quarters
- I am expecting some gift from unexpected quarter
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Please show the research you have done. You should find the meaning in any good dictionary.
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Please show the research you have done. You should find the meaning in any good dictionary.
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Something coming from an unexpected quarter comes from an unexpected source.
For example you might need something doing which requires an unusual skill, be unable to find a suitable craftsman by searching the web or looking through the yellow pages but find, when you mention your difficulty to your neighbour in passing, that her uncle has the skill you require and is willing to do the job cheaply.
The neighbour and her uncle would be the unexpected quarter since you would not normally think of asking around for someone with a rare skill.
I have no proof but suspect that the term is naval in origin and refers to a 'quarter' of the compass, ie an unexpected direction. In the 18th century ship under attack from an enemy might be rescued by an ally coming from downwind, which would certainly be unexpected.
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What about just 'unexpectedness'.
See some examples from Oxford Dictionary:
The unexpectedness of this made my vision waver again as I peeked up at her.’
‘The sense of slight danger, of unexpectedness, is what they are buying into.’
‘The unexpectedness made the sting even worse of course.’
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Something coming from an unexpected quarter comes from an unexpected source.
For example you might need something doing which requires an unusual skill, be unable to find a suitable craftsman by searching the web or looking through the yellow pages but find, when you mention your difficulty to your neighbour in passing, that her uncle has the skill you require and is willing to do the job cheaply.
The neighbour and her uncle would be the unexpected quarter since you would not normally think of asking around for someone with a rare skill.
I have no proof but suspect that the term is naval in origin and refers to a 'quarter' of the compass, ie an unexpected direction. In the 18th century ship under attack from an enemy might be rescued by an ally coming from downwind, which would certainly be unexpected.
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Something coming from an unexpected quarter comes from an unexpected source.
For example you might need something doing which requires an unusual skill, be unable to find a suitable craftsman by searching the web or looking through the yellow pages but find, when you mention your difficulty to your neighbour in passing, that her uncle has the skill you require and is willing to do the job cheaply.
The neighbour and her uncle would be the unexpected quarter since you would not normally think of asking around for someone with a rare skill.
I have no proof but suspect that the term is naval in origin and refers to a 'quarter' of the compass, ie an unexpected direction. In the 18th century ship under attack from an enemy might be rescued by an ally coming from downwind, which would certainly be unexpected.
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Something coming from an unexpected quarter comes from an unexpected source.
For example you might need something doing which requires an unusual skill, be unable to find a suitable craftsman by searching the web or looking through the yellow pages but find, when you mention your difficulty to your neighbour in passing, that her uncle has the skill you require and is willing to do the job cheaply.
The neighbour and her uncle would be the unexpected quarter since you would not normally think of asking around for someone with a rare skill.
I have no proof but suspect that the term is naval in origin and refers to a 'quarter' of the compass, ie an unexpected direction. In the 18th century ship under attack from an enemy might be rescued by an ally coming from downwind, which would certainly be unexpected.
answered 28 mins ago
BoldBen
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Something coming from an unexpected quarter comes from an unexpected source.
For example you might need something doing which requires an unusual skill, be unable to find a suitable craftsman by searching the web or looking through the yellow pages but find, when you mention your difficulty to your neighbour in passing, that her uncle has the skill you require and is willing to do the job cheaply.
The neighbour and her uncle would be the unexpected quarter since you would not normally think of asking around for someone with a rare skill.
I have no proof but suspect that the term is naval in origin and refers to a 'quarter' of the compass, ie an unexpected direction. In the 18th century ship under attack from an enemy might be rescued by an ally coming from downwind, which would certainly be unexpected.
answered 28 mins ago
BoldBen
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answered 28 mins ago
BoldBen
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answered 28 mins ago
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What about just 'unexpectedness'.
See some examples from Oxford Dictionary:
The unexpectedness of this made my vision waver again as I peeked up at her.’
‘The sense of slight danger, of unexpectedness, is what they are buying into.’
‘The unexpectedness made the sting even worse of course.’
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What about just 'unexpectedness'.
See some examples from Oxford Dictionary:
The unexpectedness of this made my vision waver again as I peeked up at her.’
‘The sense of slight danger, of unexpectedness, is what they are buying into.’
‘The unexpectedness made the sting even worse of course.’
answered 1 hour ago
user307254
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What about just 'unexpectedness'.
See some examples from Oxford Dictionary:
The unexpectedness of this made my vision waver again as I peeked up at her.’
‘The sense of slight danger, of unexpectedness, is what they are buying into.’
‘The unexpectedness made the sting even worse of course.’
answered 1 hour ago
user307254
1,024110
What about just 'unexpectedness'.
See some examples from Oxford Dictionary:
The unexpectedness of this made my vision waver again as I peeked up at her.’
‘The sense of slight danger, of unexpectedness, is what they are buying into.’
‘The unexpectedness made the sting even worse of course.’
answered 1 hour ago
user307254
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answered 1 hour ago
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answered 1 hour ago
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answered 1 hour ago
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