Out of the blue (idiom)
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"Out of the blue" is an informal English language idiom that describes an event that occurs unexpectedly, without any warning or preparation.[1] It is used as an adverb. The "blue" in the phrase refers to the sky, one from which a sudden plane falling is unexpected, thus it comes 'out of the blue'.[2]
Longer and more explicit variations include out of the clear blue sky and out of a clear blue sky.[3]
See also
- ex nihilo ("out of nothing")
References
- Notes
- ↑ Pocket English Idioms: "Out Of The Blue" from GoEnglish.com
- ↑ Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. p. 31.
- ↑ http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/come+out+of+the+blue
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