Pull out of a hat Meaning in English
expression
释义
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.
用法与细微差别
Informal and often playful. Commonly used to describe unexpected ideas, solutions, or selections appearing as if by magic. Sometimes refers to clever improvisation. Similar to 'come out of nowhere'. Rarely literal; based on magician tricks.
例句
He seemed to pull the answer out of a hat during the test.
basic
The magician can pull a rabbit out of a hat.
basic
She always pulls ideas out of a hat in meetings.
basic
How did you pull that job offer out of a hat?
natural
Our coach seemed to pull a new strategy out of a hat at halftime.
natural
I can't just pull the money out of a hat—where do you expect me to find it?
natural