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藪から棒に
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 藪から棒に.
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1
out of the blue; all of a sudden; without warning; unexpectedly
Examples
お前は首だ、と彼は藪から棒に私に告げた。
He told me point-blank that I was fired.
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