The German phrase for the phrase: To fall from all clouds = aus allen Wolken fallen (implies: to be taken by complete surprise (negatively), to be flabbergasted).
Example: Ich fiel aus allen Wolken, als mein Sohn total schlammig nach Hause kam. - I was flabbergasted when my son came home totally muddy.
Example: Ich fiel aus allen Wolken, als mein Sohn total schlammig nach Hause kam. - I was flabbergasted when my son came home totally muddy.
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