B2idiomeverydayIELTS-friendly
out of the blue
USUK
suddenly and unexpectedly, without any warning
Often with 'come' or 'completely'. Used for calls, messages, news and ideas you did not expect.
In context
An old school friend called me out of the blue last night.
The job offer came completely out of the blue, and I accepted it the same day.
Common mistake
Incorrect: He called me out of blue.
Correct: He called me out of the blue.
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