Definition of Out of the blue

1. Adjective. Not anticipated. "Like a bolt out of the blue"

Exact synonyms: Unanticipated, Unforeseen, Unlooked-for
Similar to: Unexpected

2. Adverb. In a way that was not expected. "Her brother showed up at the wedding out of the blue"
Exact synonyms: Unexpectedly
Partainyms: Unexpected

Lexicographical Neighbors of Out Of The Blue

out of doors
out of focus
out of gear(p)
out of hand
out of nothing
out of phase
out of place
out of place(p)
out of play(p)
out of practice(p)
out of print
out of reach(p)
out of service
out of sight
out of stock(p)
out of the blue (current term)
out of the blue(p)
out of the question
out of thin air
out of true
out of use(p)
out of view
out of wedlock
out of whack
out of work
out or keeping(p)
out to(p)
ouvarovite
ouvert
ouverte

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