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pull the leg of

/pʊl ðə leɡ əv/

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phrase

/pʊl ðə leɡ əv/B2informal
  • ruПодшучивать или шутить с кем-то, рассказывая им что-то, что не является правдой, часто в игривой или юмористической манере.

To tease or joke with someone by telling them something that is not true, often in a playful or humorous manner.

  1. Tease or jokeB2informal

    To play a joke on someone by telling them something that is not true, usually in a friendly way.

    ruПодшучивать или разыгрывать

    • Are you serious, or are you just pulling my leg?
    • He loves to pull the leg of his younger brother.
    • Don't believe everything he says; he's just pulling your leg.