out of the blue

[WUKEN]

Hi ! Teachers:
I saw a phrase : out of the blue.
I wonder if it is common.
also,may I say:
He called me out of the blue last night. ?
( I would like to say unexpectedly he called me.)
Could you verify it for me?
Thanks a lot!

[bhaisahab]

Hi ! Teachers:
I saw a phrase : out of the blue.
I wonder if it is common. Yes it is.
also,may I say:
He called me out of the blue last night. ? Yes, this is the way to use it.
( I would like to say unexpectedly he called me.)
Could you verify it for me?
Thanks a lot!

Bhai