Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-out-of-left-field
idiom
/kʌm aʊt əv lɛft fiːld/
Definition
To arrive unexpectedly or surprise someone, often in a way that is difficult to predict.
Examples
- The team’s decision to change their strategy at the last minute came out of left field and caught everyone by surprise.
- Her sudden announcement about moving to another country really came out of left field during our conversation.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe an event or statement that seems surprising or unrelated to the current situation.
Synonyms
- unexpected
- surprising
- unforeseen
- out of the blue
