Don't believe him, he is just pulling your leg.
pull someone's leg
idiomTo tease someone; to lead someone on; to goad someone into overreacting. It usually implies teasing or goading by jokingly lying.
Origin
disputed originThe phrase from Scotland originally meant to make a fool of someone, often by cheating him. One theory is that it is derived from tripping someone by yanking or pulling his leg in order to make him stumble and look foolish.
I thought I won the lottery, but my friend was just pulling my leg the whole time.
Although he maintained a serious expression while recounting the absurd story, I eventually realized he was merely pulling my leg to test my gullibility.
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an arm and a leg
Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
Last updated July 12, 2026