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English Idioms :: pull
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pull.html - See: LONG HAUL or LONG PULL. |
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English Idioms :: pull something on one
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pull.html - {v. phr.} To perpetrate something prejudicial; deceive. * /Larry pulled a very dirty trick on Ann when, after going with her for three years, he suddenly married another girl./ |
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English Idioms :: pull a fast one
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pull.html - {v. phr.} To gain the advantage over one's opponent unfairly; deceive; trick. * /When Smith was told by his boss that he might be fired, he called the company president, his father-in-law, and pulled a fast one by having his boss demoted./ |
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English Idioms :: pull a long face
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pull.html - See: LONG FACE. |
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English Idioms :: pull date
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pull.html - {n.}, {informal} The date stamped on baked goods, dairy products, or other perishable foods indicating the last day on which they may be sold before they must be removed from the shelves in a retail store. * /This pie is way past the pull date - small wonder it's rotten./ |
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English Idioms :: pull down
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pull.html - {v.}, {informal} 1. To catch (a ball) after a hard run. * /The outfielder pulled down a long drive to center field./ 2. To earn. * /Mr. Blake pulls down $500 a week./ * /John pulled down an A in algebra by studying hard./ Compare: HAUL DOWN. |
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