How to Pronounce "pull a rabbit out of a hat"
expression
PUHL uh RAB-it owt uh HAT
PUHL uh RAB-it owt ov HAT
Definition
To suddenly solve a problem or produce an impressive result in a surprising or unexpected way, like a magician's trick.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹæbət/, /ˈɹæbɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhæt
British English
pˈʊl/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈæbɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /hˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUHL uh RAB-it owt uh HAT
UK
PUHL uh RAB-it owt ov HAT
Listen in Context
Sometimes, you need to pull a rabbit out of a hat to fix a big problem.
The coach pulled a rabbit out of a hat by choosing a new player.
She always manages to pull a rabbit out of a hat during meetings.
Wow, you really pulled a rabbit out of a hat with that idea!