out\ of\ a\ clear\ sky

out\ of\ a\ clear\ sky
• out of the blue
• out of a clear sky
• out of a clear blue sky
adv. phr. informal
Without any warning; by surprise; unexpectedly.

At the last minute Johnny came out of the blue to catch the pass and score a touchdown.

The cowboy thought he was alone but suddenly out of a clear sky there were bandits all around him.

Syn.: out of nowhere
Compare: bolt from the blue

Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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