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

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

The song was written after the musician emailed the BBC's Eurovision team "out of the blue" last September.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Her mom had shown up out of the blue and pulled Eleanor out of class, all "Get your things, you're coming home."

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell