Pull it/something out of the bag In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pull it/something out of the bag", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Skylar Chau, Caroline Tran calendar 2020-12-11 04:12

Meaning of Pull it/something out of the bag

Synonyms:

Carry Out , pull something off , pull something out of a hat

Pull it/something out of the bag informal verb phrase

To do something that suddenly improves or fixes a bad situation

Peter still managed to pull victory out of the bag.

We all want Stacy to pull it out of the bag and win the race.

Other phrases about:

To lower the boom (on someone or something)

To punish someone or something harshly 

these things are sent to try us

This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it.

The author of your own misfortune
to be blamed because of one's own problem
you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

to ask for trouble
to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties

Grammar and Usage of Pull it/something out of the bag

Verb Forms

  • pulls it/something out of the bag
  • pulled it/something out of the bag
  • pulling it/something out of the bag

The verb "pull" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Pull it/something out of the bag

(Image Source: The Irish Times)

The idiom is believed to relate to the situation where a team saves the game by winning in a surprising way.

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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