apropos of nothing
The phrase 'apropos of nothing' is often used to describe a statement or action that appears suddenly and seems unrelated to the current conversation or context.
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Definition
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(informal)Said or done without any apparent connection to the current topic.
Example
- Apropos of nothing, she asked if anyone wanted ice cream.
- He mentioned his vacation plans apropos of nothing during the meeting.
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