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.
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pull (something) out of the bag
To do something that suddenly fixes an issue or ensures a favorable outcome. Down by three goals with only 10 minutes to go, the home team somehow managed to pull an amazing come-from-behind victory out of the bag.You're job is on the line here, so you'll need to pull something out of the bag at this meeting.