B1
Expression
Informal
Meaning
Used to say someone is playfully deceiving or teasing you.
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Cultural Background
Very common in British banter. Often used with dry, self-deprecating humor.
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Tone matters
Always smile when you say it so they know you aren't angry.
Meaning
Used to say someone is playfully deceiving or teasing you.
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Tone matters
Always smile when you say it so they know you aren't angry.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
You're ________ my leg!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pulling
The idiom is 'pulling my leg'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the missing word.
Fill Blank
A1
You're ________ my leg!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pulling
The idiom is 'pulling my leg'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you have a very friendly relationship.
Related Phrases
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Having someone on
synonymTricking someone
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