Puppy love
Strong feelings of love (infatuation) between school-age children or teenagers.The two teenagers thought that their love was the greatest in the... Read more →
Punch above one’s weight
To fight at a level that is above what would be expected of you.The boxer will be punching above his weight if he agrees to the match with the... Read more →
Pull oneself up by one’s bootstraps
To improve oneself or achieve something through one's own efforts.The boy pulled himself up by his bootstraps and went back and finished... Read more →
Pull oneself together
To become emotionally stabilized.The woman tried to pull herself together after learning about her boyfriend's accident.
Pull one`s weight
To do one`s fair share of the work."If everyone pulls their weight we can quickly finish and go home."
Pull one’s punches
To hold back in one's criticism, for a boxer to hit with light punches.The manager was pulling his punches when he began to criticize his... Read more →
Pull down (something) pull (something) down
To lower or reduce the amount of something (a school grade etc.).The difficult chemistry course pulled down my grades during the fall semester.
Pull down (something) pull (something) down
To demolish something.The city will pull down the old office building rather than rebuild it.
Pull down (someone) pull (someone) down
To humiliate someone.The scandal pulled down the politician from his position in the government.
Pull a stunt/trick on (someone)
To deceive someone.If the boy pulls a stunt like he did last weekend he will be in much trouble with his parents.