Intermediate 💬 Idioms & Phrasal Verbs · #132 of 182

Idiom: Pull Someone's Leg

to joke with someone

Examples

  • I'm just pulling your leg.

Key rules

  • Pull someone's leg means tease someone with a joke or untrue story
  • It is informal and friendly
  • The object changes with the person: pull my leg, pull your leg
  • Do not use it for serious accusations

Common mistakes

  • Pull my legs → Pull my leg
💡 Tip: Say "I'm just pulling your leg" when you are joking.
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