Phrases Sharing Personal Stories or Memories

And then, out of the blue...

C2

Meaning

Used to introduce an unexpected event.

Example sentences

John: 'My day was going smoothly...'<br>

Alice: 'And then, out of the blue, my computer crashed and I lost all my work.'

John: 'And then, out of the blue, my boss offered me a promotion.'

Alice: 'Everything was going according to plan...'<br>