# 118 - Expression: Out of the Blue

An episode of [American English Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1456966267), 7 Apr 2022, 14 min.

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In this episode of the American English Podcast, you’ll learn how to use the common English expression “out of the blue.” First, we’ll start with a joke, then we’ll break down what the expression means and go through a few real-life examples so you can hear how it’s used naturally in everyday English. At the end, we’ll do a short pronunciation exercise to help you say the phrase smoothly and confidently. In Part 2 (Episode 118.2), you’ll hear the fascinating story of the Blue People of Kentucky, a real family whose unusual skin color made them famous in the Appalachian region. It’s a strange and memorable story you won’t want to miss! 💙 Want to take your learning further? ⭐ Visit the website for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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