Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-a-clear-blue-sky
idiom
/ˈaʊt əv ə klɪr bluː skaɪ/
Definition
A sudden and unexpected occurrence or event.
Examples
- The announcement of the new policy came out of a clear blue sky, leaving everyone shocked.
- His sudden resignation felt like it came out of a clear blue sky.
Meaning
The phrase describes something that happens without any warning, like a surprise or an unforeseen event that appears seemingly out of nowhere, much like how a clear sky would not typically suggest an impending storm.
Synonyms
- out of nowhere
- unexpectedly
- without warning
