come out of left field

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[for a problem or dilemma] to come from an unexpected place. (See also out of left field.) This new problem came out of left field. We were really surprised. Your remarks came out of left field. I can't understand your complaint.

See also: come, field, left, out

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come out the little end of the horn

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