out of the blue
Example Sentences
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He pulls that punch out of the blue, and when he lets that bomb go, you're in trouble.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
There are large tranches of people who I will not call out of the blue.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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
Sabeen does, too, and out of the blue, she squeals like she’s had the best idea ever, “Turkish delight. My mother makes the best Turkish delight.”
From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
