Meaning of 'Out of the left field'
What does the saying 'Out of the left field' mean?
Idiom: Out of the left field
Meaning:
If something comes out of the left field, it is beside the point and has nothing to do with the matter being discussed.
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Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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