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Out of the blue

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Unexpected News

Use 'out of the blue' to express surprise about unpredicted information or events.

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He dropped out of college out of the blue; nobody saw it coming.
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Dramatic Impact

The phrase adds drama to a story, emphasizing the shock or surprise element.

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Out of the blue, a stranger handed her a mysterious package.
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No Prior Indication

Indicates something happened without any signs or warnings that it was going to happen.

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The company was thriving, but the CEO's resignation came out of the blue.
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