A1 Idiom Informal

To pull someone's leg.

To joke with someone

Practice it

Meaning

To tease someone by telling them something that is not true.

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Cultural Background

Very common in British banter. Used frequently in casual social settings.

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Watch the tone

Always use a smile when saying this.

Meaning

To tease someone by telling them something that is not true.

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Watch the tone

Always use a smile when saying this.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

I told you I was a millionaire, but I was just ______ your leg.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pulling

The idiom is 'to pull someone's leg'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

I told you I was a millionaire, but I was just ______ your leg.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pulling

The idiom is 'to pull someone's leg'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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No, it is friendly.

Related Phrases

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To have someone on

synonym

To trick someone

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