Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-the-blue
idiom
/ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈbluː/
Definition
Unexpectedly or suddenly, without any warning.
Examples
- Her call came out of the blue, and I wasn’t prepared for it.
- He decided to quit his job out of the blue.
- Finding a $100 bill on the street was completely out of the blue!
Meaning
The phrase refers to something that occurs unexpectedly, often catching someone by surprise.
Synonyms
- unexpected
- sudden
- unforeseen
