come out of nowhere

a total surprise

Example Sentences:

A: When your boyfriend asked you go marry him, were you expecting it?
B: No way! It came out of nowhere!

This may seem like it is coming out of nowhere, but I’ve thought about it for a long time. I am going to quit University and become an actor.

From the Blogs:

Relocating? Costs that Come out of Nowhere

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Similar idioms:

1. surprise, surprise
2. catch someone off guard