pull (something) out of the/thin air

pull (something) out of the/thin air

To say or produce something haphazardly or at random, rather than through careful consideration or calculation. Look, we didn't pull this legislation out of the air. We've spent months crafting the bill to best serve all of our citizens. Her improv skills are incredible. It's hard to believe she's just pulling these jokes out of thin air!
See also: air, of, out, pull, thin
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • pluck (something) from the air
  • pluck (something) out of the/thin air
  • pluck something from the air
  • pluck something out of the air
  • chuck (something) in (to something)
  • chuck in
  • slap onto
  • all over the lot
  • draw straws
  • draw straws for (something)