How to Pronounce "pull out of a hat"
expression
PULL-OWT-uhv-uh-HAT
PULL-OWT-ov-uh-HAT
Definition
To produce something unexpected or impressive, as if by magic; often used when someone gives an answer, idea, or solution suddenly or seemingly from nowhere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhæt
British English
pˈʊl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /hˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PULL-OWT-uhv-uh-HAT
UK
PULL-OWT-ov-uh-HAT
Listen in Context
He seemed to pull the answer out of a hat during the test.
The magician can pull a rabbit out of a hat.
She always pulls ideas out of a hat in meetings.
How did you pull that job offer out of a hat?