How to Pronounce "pull out of the hat"
expression
POOL OWT uhv thuh HAT
POOL OWT ov thuh HAT
Definition
To produce something unexpectedly or seemingly magically, often a solution, answer, or idea when one is needed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhæt
British English
pˈʊl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POOL OWT uhv thuh HAT
UK
POOL OWT ov thuh HAT
Listen in Context
She managed to pull out of the hat a solution to our problem.
Sometimes you have to pull out of the hat new ideas at the last minute.
The magician can pull out of the hat a rabbit to amaze the children.
When everyone thought it was over, he pulled out of the hat an amazing comeback.