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pull a rabbit out of the hat

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pull a rabbit out of the hat
to surprise everyone by suddenly doing something that shows a lot of skill, often in order to solve a problem
Usage notes: Pulling a rabbit out of a hat is something that is often done by a person who performs magic tricks.
He's one of those players who, just when you think the game's over, can pull a rabbit out of the hat.
See also: hat, out, pull, rabbit


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