Out of the blue is a commonly used idiom. Do you know it?
It’s used to describe an event that happened (or is happening) unexpectedly, without warning or preparation.
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Here are some examples:
“Out of the blue, my parents decided to buy me a brand new car for my birthday. I’m so happy.”
“I hate it when out of the blue, things start going wrong.”
Conversation example
Jim: Melissa, you’ve been a good secretary at our company for two years now. Unfortunately, I have to let you go. We’ll pay you 2 months salary.
Melissa: Do you mean that you’re firing me?
Jim: Yeah, I’m afraid so. Out of the blue, our company lost millions of dollars this week in the global financial crisis. This has forced us to fire most of the staff.
Melissa: This is terrible! You know I really love this job. This whole thing is out of the blue for me. I still can’t believe it.
Jim: I know…I’m really sorry.
See if YOU can create some examples like these… after you have created them, you can write them in the comments section below!
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Mrs Li:Hi Ella,we’ll have an English examination tomorrow moring,please tell your classmates,ok?
Ella:It’s Out of blue for us ,teacher.We haven’t prepare it.
Mrs Li:Is there any matter with you if you have done it well in your spare time
Ella:Amm…but it is relly out of blue for me.
Mrs Li:Hey,Don’t be nervous,just keep a relaxed mood!Believe yourself.
Ella:Oh,i know…i will try my best to do it!
Mrs Li:Emm…Then,See you tomorrow.
Ella:See you.