Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
draw-pick-pull-something-out-of-a-hat
idiomatic expression
/drɔː pɪk pʊl ˈsʌmθɪŋ aʊt əv ə hæt/
Definition
To suddenly and unexpectedly produce something from a seemingly impossible situation.
Examples
- When faced with the challenging problem, she managed to draw-pick-pull something out of a hat that impressed everyone.
- The magician’s trick was to draw-pick-pull something out of a hat, leaving the audience in awe.
- After hours of brainstorming, he finally drew-pulled something out of a hat that could save the project.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of conjuring up a solution or an idea when it is least expected, often in a surprising or clever manner.
Synonyms
- Conjure up
- Produce unexpectedly
- Come up with
- Invent on the spot
