Igor Yurchenkoadicionou o comentário 8 лет назад
isn't "out of the blue" — just something unexpected?
we usually say "высосаный из пальца" when something is very insubstantial or made up even, yet someone tries to make it look real and important
Причина для скандала была высосана из пальца
The cause of the scandal was dreamed up out of the blue.
the cause of the scandal was insubstantial/made up
isn't "out of the blue" — just something unexpected?
we usually say "высосаный из пальца" when something is very insubstantial or made up even, yet someone tries to make it look real and important
Yes OUT OF THE BLUE on its own means SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING. But it can also refer to actions taken on the fly, without foundation, etc.
got it, thank you Uly.