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pull a rabbit out of hat |
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pull a rabbit out of your hat also pull a rabbit out of a hat to do something surprising You didn't know how the story would end and then the author pulled a rabbit out of her hat, and it all made sense. Usage notes: sometimes used to describe a surprising solution to a problem: The governor pulled a rabbit out of a hat by putting together a budget without increasing taxes. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of pull a rabbit out of a hat, which is often done as a magic trick How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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