Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pull-a-rabbit-out-of-the-hat

idiom

/pʊl ə ˈræbɪt aʊt əv ðə hæt/

Definition

To create a surprising outcome or solution seemingly out of nowhere.

Examples

When the project was behind schedule, the manager managed to pull a rabbit out of the hat and brought in extra resources to meet the deadline.
Just when they thought they had no options left, she pulled a rabbit out of the hat with her innovative idea.

Meaning

This phrase is often used to describe a situation where someone unexpectedly solves a problem or produces a positive result, similar to a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, which is a classic magic trick.