pull something out of the bag

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to suddenly do something which solves a problem or improves a bad situation They're really going to have to pull something out of the bag tonight if they want to qualify for the championship.

See also: bag, out, pull

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pull out of
pull out of a hat
pull out of the fire
pull over
pull punches
pull rank
pull socks up
pull something out of the bag
pull strings
Pull the other leg!
pull the plug
pull the rug from under
pull the rug out
pull the strings
pull the wool over eyes

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