pull a rabbit out of the hat

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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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