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Pluck something out of the air

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Guesswork Implication

The phrase suggests the speaker is guessing and is unsure about the exact details.

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He plucked an excuse out of the air to avoid going to the party.
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Spontaneity

Use it when someone makes a spontaneous or sudden decision without much thought.

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She plucked a destination out of the air for her random weekend getaway.
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Lack of Evidence

It implies that there isn't substantial evidence or reasoning supporting the statement.

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The accused plucked an alibi out of the air, which didn't hold up in court.
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