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Idiom

Pull someone's leg

Pull someone's leg

Joke with someone by telling them something untrue.

Relax, Ananya, I'm only pulling your leg; the test is next week.

Remember: Usually heard as 'Are you pulling my leg?' Friendly teasing only; informal.

Short lessonEveryday idiomsIdioms are phrases whose meaning is different from the meaning of their words.

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