pull a Houdini (idiom)
• To perform an unexpected act of misdirection, typically involving drama or suspense, in order to divert attention.
• Often used to describe suddenly disappearing, escaping from an undesirable situation, or seizing control of a narrative.
Etymology: From the stage name of Harry Houdini (1874–1926), the famed magician and escape artist, celebrated as the “master of misdirection.”
• To perform an unexpected act of misdirection, typically involving drama or suspense, in order to divert attention.
• Often used to describe suddenly disappearing, escaping from an undesirable situation, or seizing control of a narrative.
Etymology: From the stage name of Harry Houdini (1874–1926), the famed magician and escape artist, celebrated as the “master of misdirection.”
During the heated debate, the politician tried to pull a Houdini by steering the conversation toward his opponent’s record, effectively dodging the original question.
She is known to pull a Houdini at parties—one moment she’ll be in the middle of the dance floor, and the next she’s vanished without anyone noticing.
She is known to pull a Houdini at parties—one moment she’ll be in the middle of the dance floor, and the next she’s vanished without anyone noticing.
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