pull the other leg
In imperative/precative form, used to imply that the speaker does not accept or believe what another has just said.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You won a million dollars? Pull the other leg!”
“He told me he was moving to the moon, but I told him to pull the other leg.”
“When the politician claimed he had never accepted a bribe, his opponent scoffed and told him to pull the other leg.”
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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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break a leg
Good luck!; Do your best!; Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
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get a leg up
To get a boost or a lift.
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gravity's pull
Stress or pressure of a situation acting upon a person.
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hang a leg
To hesitate; to hang back.
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make a leg
To make a deep bow with the right leg drawn back.
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not have a leg to stand on
To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.
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pull a face
To make an abnormal facial expression, either intentionally or because of an emotion.
Last updated August 10, 2026