out of the blue — suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning or preparation
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning or preparation
Pronunciation (IPA): /aʊt əv ðə bluː/
Korean meaning: 갑자기, 예상치 못하게, 뜻밖에
Korean pronunciation: 아웃 어브 더 **블루**
Example Sentences
- My ex texted me out of the blue asking if I still had their toothbrush.
- The company offered him a promotion out of the blue.
- Out of the blue, my neighbor asked if I could babysit her pet iguana while she's on vacation.
out of the blue
ADVERB//aʊt əv ðə bluː//
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning or preparation
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning or preparation
Out of the blue, the news came true!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1800년대부터 사용된 표현으로 '맑고 푸른 하늘에서 갑자기 번개가 치듯' 예상치 못한 일이 일어나는 것을 의미합니다. 'bolt from the blue(청천벽력)'라는 표현에서 유래되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My ex texted me out of the blue asking if I still had their toothbrush.”
“The company offered him a promotion out of the blue.”
“Out of the blue, my neighbor asked if I could babysit her pet iguana while she's on vacation.”
“The news of the merger came out of the blue to all employees.”
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