out of the blue

by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates

[out of the blue] or [out of a clear sky] or [out of a clear blue sky] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without any warning; by surprise; unexpectedly.

* /At the last minute Johnny came out of the blue to catch the pass and score a touchdown./

* /The cowboy thought he was alone but suddenly out of a clear sky there were bandits all around him./

Syn.: OUT OF NOWHERE. Compare: BOLT FROM THE BLUE.

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	{adv. phr.} ⁵⁸³ {informal} ¹⁴⁰¹

Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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