Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun
something appearing from a place one wouldn't expect; something said as a joke actually happening; a horse from a gourd
Idiomatic expression
瓢箪から駒って言うのかな、知人の紹介で就職決まっちゃったんだよ。I just got a great job because of an introduction from a friend. Sometimes things happen when you least expect it. something impossible; something ridiculous
Idiomatic expression
Also written ひょうたんから駒【ひょうたんからこま】