out of nowhere
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突然, 凭空
in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise
The exact origin of the idiom "out of nowhere" is not clearly documented, but it likely originates from the concept of something appearing suddenly and unexpectedly, as if from an unknown or unseen place. It is used to describe an event, action, or appearance that happens suddenly and without warning, often surprising those involved.
- A deer darted out of nowhere and caused the car to swerve off the road.
一只鹿突然出现，导致汽车偏离了道路。
- The storm hit us out of nowhere, catching everyone off guard.
风暴突如其来地袭击了我们，让所有人都措手不及。
- He came up with a brilliant idea out of nowhere during the meeting.
他在会议期间突然想出了一个绝妙的主意。
- The pain in his back seemed to come out of nowhere, leaving him unable to move.
他背上的疼痛似乎突然出现，让他无法移动。
- The car broke down out of nowhere, leaving us stranded on the side of the road.
汽车突然抛锚，把我们困在了路边。