Punch a hole in (something)
To make a hole in something.I used a hole puncher to punch a hole in the sheet of paper.
Pull (something) to pieces
To find serious fault with something, to criticize something very severely.The politician tried hard to pull the proposal to pieces.
Pull (something) out of a hat
To get something as if by magic, to invent or imagine something.The team was able to pull victory out of a hat and win the tournament.
Pull (something) off pull off (something)
To accomplish something remarkable.My friend is lucky that he pulled off the new business venture with no problems.
Pull (someone’s) tooth out pull out (someone’s) tooth
To take someone's tooth out (usually done by a dentist).I went to the dentist so he could pull my tooth out.
Pull (someone`s) leg
To trick or fool someone in a playful way, to try to trick or joke with someone by saying something that is not true.The man was pulling his... Read more →
Pull (some) strings
To secretly use influence and power.Our boss was able to pull some strings and get his son a job for the summer.
Pull rank on (someone)
To assert one`s superior position or authority on someone of lower rank in order to get a privilege or favor.The navy officer pulled rank on the... Read more →
Pull over (someone) pull (someone) over
To force a car to drive to the side of the road and stop (often used when talking about the police).The police pulled over the man because he... Read more →
Pull over
To drive to the side of the road and stop.I was very tired so I pulled over to the side of the road to rest.