"October surprise" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: October surprises [plural]
Etymology: October + surprise from the surprise news occurring during October Etymology templates: {{compound|en|October|surprise}} October + surprise Head templates: {{en-noun}} October surprise (plural October surprises)
  1. (US politics) An occurrence that unexpectedly comes to public attention just prior to a November election, especially a presidential election, and that is likely to affect the outcome. Wikipedia link: October surprise Tags: US Categories (topical): US politics
    Sense id: en-October_surprise-en-noun-jKn3BMT2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

Inflected forms

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