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October surprise

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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.

Usage notes

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  • Frequently used to denote a scandal involving a candidate.

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