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It came Out of the Blue?

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jimbobsbits | 20:56 Tue 31st Aug 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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What is the origin of "out of the blue?"
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If you click here you will be taken to a page where this phrase has been discussed on another forum. I'm sure you know it means something unexpected.
00:24 Wed 01st Sep 2004
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from aerial dogfights during the war.When flying a plane the most difficult part of the field of vision to maintain vigilance was above your head against the blue sky.therefore an enemy plane approaching you from that aspect was unexpected and "out of the blue"
11:05 Mon 20th Sep 2004

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