Monday, April 30, 2012

out of the blue

"Out of the blue" is an informal English language idiom that describes an event that occurs unexpectedly, without any warning or preparation. It is used as an adverb. The "blue" in the phrase refers to the sky, one from which a sudden plane falling is unexpected, thus it comes 'out of the blue'.

Longer and more explicit variations include out of the clear blue sky and out of a clear blue sky.

4 comments:

Sarah Gren said...

How cool is this!

Rhonda Boocock said...

The Mudpie is gone but I guess the sign will stay until the weather erases it...glad you like it!

Paul Boocock said...

Lovely ad for the place, shame all the mudpie has gone now!!

Rhonda Boocock said...

I'm sure its replaced by something else but I can't remember what...