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out of thin air
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in a way that is sudden and often unreal
What is the origin of the idiom "out of thin air" and when to use it?
The idiom "out of thin air" is used to suggest that something has been produced or materialized seemingly from nowhere. It is often used to describe ideas, solutions, or objects that have been generated unexpectedly or surprisingly.
Example
His explanation for solving the complex math problem seemed to come out of thin air, leaving his classmates amazed.
The artist's creativity allows them to produce breathtaking paintings seemingly out of thin air.
When asked about his retirement plans, he seemed to pluck a date out of thin air, saying he'd retire on the 27th of October.
The magician could conjure a dove out of thin air during his performance.
The detective seemed to conjure the suspect's alibi out of thin air, which left everyone puzzled.
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