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out of the blue

갑작스럽게

out of the blue

💡 Meaning

Something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly, with no warning.

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🧠 Memory Hook

Picture a perfectly clear blue sky — calm, quiet, no clouds at all. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a bolt of lightning strikes. Nothing gave any warning. That unexpected jolt is something coming out of the blue.