Out of the blue
phrase
Suddenly and unexpectedly.
Out of the blue, she asked if I wanted to go to dinner
Often appears as...
- came out of the blue
- appeared out of the blue
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Suddenly and unexpectedly.
Out of the blue, she asked if I wanted to go to dinner
Often appears as...
- came out of the blue
- appeared out of the blue
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected News
Use 'out of the blue' to express surprise about unpredicted information or events.
He dropped out of college out of the blue; nobody saw it coming.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Impact
The phrase adds drama to a story, emphasizing the shock or surprise element.
Out of the blue, a stranger handed her a mysterious package.
Pro Tip 3/3No Prior Indication
Indicates something happened without any signs or warnings that it was going to happen.
The company was thriving, but the CEO's resignation came out of the blue.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected News
Use 'out of the blue' to express surprise about unpredicted information or events.
He dropped out of college out of the blue; nobody saw it coming.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Impact
The phrase adds drama to a story, emphasizing the shock or surprise element.
Out of the blue, a stranger handed her a mysterious package.
Pro Tip 3/3No Prior Indication
Indicates something happened without any signs or warnings that it was going to happen.
The company was thriving, but the CEO's resignation came out of the blue.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected News
Use 'out of the blue' to express surprise about unpredicted information or events.
He dropped out of college out of the blue; nobody saw it coming.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Impact
The phrase adds drama to a story, emphasizing the shock or surprise element.
Out of the blue, a stranger handed her a mysterious package.
Pro Tip 3/3No Prior Indication
Indicates something happened without any signs or warnings that it was going to happen.
The company was thriving, but the CEO's resignation came out of the blue.
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