Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to pull someone's leg
idiom
/tə pʊl ˈsʌmwʌnz lɛɡ/
Definition
To tease or joke with someone in a light-hearted or playful manner.
Examples
- When she told me she won the lottery, I thought she was just pulling my leg.
- Stop pulling my leg, I can’t believe you’d actually do something like that!
Meaning
This phrase is often used when someone is trying to fool or trick another person, usually in a harmless way. It’s not intended to cause serious harm, but rather to engage in playful banter.
Synonyms
- kid
- tease
- fool
- play a prank
