The idiom "pluck something out of the air" has its origins in the world of magic and illusion. It is used to describe the act of coming up with something seemingly out of nowhere, often without a logical basis or prior thought. This expression is usually used in situations where someone offers an answer, explanation, or solution that appears to be spontaneous and lacks any apparent basis or evidence.

What is the origin of the idiom "pluck something out of the air" and when to use it?

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to [pluck] {sth} (out of|from) (the|thin) air

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ pluck something out of the air“ im Englischen

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