[come] as a {sth}
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to give the impression of having the quality or characteristic described by the following word
- The sudden announcement of her resignation came as a shock to the entire team.
- His decision to propose to her on their anniversary came as a complete surprise.
- Winning the championship came as a triumph for the underdog team.
- The sudden rainstorm came as a relief during the scorching summer day.
- The failure of the project came as a disappointment to the entire team.