A1 Idiom Informal

jemanden auf den Arm nehmen

pull someone's leg

Meaning

To tease or joke with someone in a playful way.

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Cultural Background

Germans appreciate dry humor. This phrase is a staple of 'Berliner Schnauze' (Berlin wit).

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Context is key

Always smile when saying this so they know you are joking.

Meaning

To tease or joke with someone in a playful way.

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Context is key

Always smile when saying this so they know you are joking.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct body part.

Du nimmst mich auf den ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Arm

The idiom is 'auf den Arm nehmen'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct body part. Fill Blank A1

Du nimmst mich auf den ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Arm

The idiom is 'auf den Arm nehmen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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jemanden veräppeln

synonym

To tease

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