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pull up on

idiom
Meaning

To come to, visit.


Origin

disputed origin

From pull up + on. The "call out"/"criticise" sense is derived from the analogy of cops (police) pulling up alongside of one's vehicle in order to confront or arrest them for wrongdoing.

Examples
SIMPLE

Pull up on me later if you want to hang out.

CONTEXTUAL

I am hosting a small party tonight, so feel free to pull up on us whenever you are ready.

COMPLEX

After the concert concluded, the artist invited his closest collaborators to pull up on him at the studio for an impromptu recording session.

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Last updated April 17, 2026