How to Pronounce "come out of left field"
expression
KUHM OWT uhv LEFT FEELD
KUM OWT ov LEFT FEELD
Definition
If something 'comes out of left field,' it happens unexpectedly or is surprising. It can refer to an idea, comment, or event that is completely unanticipated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫɛft/ /ˈfiɫd
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈɛft/ /fˈiːld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM OWT uhv LEFT FEELD
UK
KUM OWT ov LEFT FEELD
Listen in Context
Her question came out of left field and surprised everyone.
The new rule came out of left field and nobody was ready.
That idea came out of left field but it might work.
When he suggested moving to Canada, it came out of left field for all of us.