out of the blue
Example Sentences
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None of this came out of the blue.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The news came out of the blue, and the shock is one of my first memories.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
His passing did not come out of the blue.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026
Maybe the furnace needs replacing, a medical bill arrives out of the blue, or an education expense catches you by surprise.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Such requests never come flying out of the blue.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
