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Pull it/something out of the bag

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Unexpected Success

Use when someone succeeds against the odds, when no one thought they would.

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Everyone doubted her, but she pulled it out of the bag and won the competition.
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Last Minute

Especially useful for describing a sudden success near the end of an event or time period.

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He pulled it out of the bag with only minutes left in the exam.
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Implies Tension

Often suggests a tense or challenging situation where the outcome was uncertain.

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With the deadline approaching, they pulled it out of the bag with a brilliant proposal.
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