Out of the blue

Meaning:

• This adverb describes an event that occurs unexpectedly, without any warning or preparation

Note: We rarely see a thunderbolt striking out of a blue sky on an average sunny day. This blue stands for the blue sky.


Example sentence:

We were sitting on the beach drinking fruit cocktail while out of the blue a huge wave appeared on the horizon.


Questions for you to answer:

1. Do you like to meet long-unseen friends who appear out of the blue?
2. Do you mind changing plans out of the blue?
3. Would you accept a job if somebody offered it to you out of the blue?