“Pull someone’s leg”

Definition

To joke or trick someone playfully.

Examples

Examples

“I was just pulling your leg!”

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What does "Pull someone’s leg" mean?
"Pull someone’s leg" means to joke or trick someone playfully..
How do you use "Pull someone’s leg" in a sentence?
Example: "I was just pulling your leg!"
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Pull someone’s leg"?
Подшучивать над кем-то. / Կատակել մեկի հետ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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