Learning English Vocabulary English in a Minute: Phrases with 'pull'
Nov 6, 2025
Explore phrases that creatively incorporate 'pull.' Discover how 'pull your leg' refers to jokingly misleading someone. Learn about 'pull yourself together,' emphasizing the need to manage your emotions. Delve into 'pull out all the stops,' which means putting forth maximum effort for a task. Each phrase brings unique nuances to daily conversations, making learning both fun and practical!
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Use 'Pull Your Leg' To Call A Joke
- Pull your leg means to tell someone something untrue as a joke and can be used playfully.
- Use "You're pulling my leg" to show you don't believe what someone just said.
Tell Someone To Regain Composure
- Pull yourself together means take control of your emotions and act calmly when you're upset.
- Say "Pull yourself together" to encourage someone to focus and finish tasks despite excitement.
Go All Out: Pull Out All The Stops
- Pull out all the stops means do everything you can to complete a task or meet a deadline.
- Use it to describe extreme effort, as in finishing a project against the odds.