Pull (one's) leg In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pull (one's) leg", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-03-29 12:03

Meaning of Pull (one's) leg

Synonyms:

pull (one's) chain

Pull (one's) leg informal verb phrase figurative

To tease or make a joke with someone, usually by trying to persuade them of something that isn't true.

He can't pull my leg – I' ve got him taped.

If I'd known he was so sensitive, I wouldn't have pulled his leg.

You're going to regret pulling my leg if you don't stop.

Other phrases about:

Joshing me
be joking with you in a humorous way
skin game

Used to refer to any swindle

pull a stunt (on someone)

1. To carry out something foolish or risky

2. To carry out a trick

pull (one's) chain

To tease someone. 

sell (one) a dummy

1. To deceive a competitor by pretending to make a move or kick, especially in rugby or soccer

2. To deceive someone by pretending that something is more valuable than it really 

Grammar and Usage of Pull (one's) leg

Verb Forms

  • to pull (one's) leg
  • pulling (one's) leg
  • pulled (one's) leg
  • pulls (one's) leg

The verb "pull" should be conjugated according to its tense.

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode