out of the blue

out of the blue or out of a clear sky or out of a clear blue sky  {adv. phr.},  {informal}
Without any warning; by surprise; unexpectedly.
At the last minute Johnny came out of the blue to catch the pass and score a touchdown.
The cowboy thought he was alone but suddenly out of a clear sky there were bandits all around him.
Syn.: OUT OF NOWHERE. Compare: BOLT FROM THE BLUE.
Categories: adverb informal
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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