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Definition |
something happens without any warning |
Examples |
1) Monica was shocked when her boss gave her a promotion
out of the blue. She hadn't even
applied for it. 2) Out of the blue,
a sudden gust of wind knocked over the umbrella, startling everyone
nearby. |
Etymology |
Something could happen suddenly from the
clear blue sky, without any prior indications. |
Synonyms |
surprisingly, unexpectedly |
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