“pull the”

The following 8 entries include the term pull the.

pull the plug

phrase

: to disconnect a medical life-support system

pull the rug from under

phrase

: to weaken or unsettle especially by removing support or assistance from

pull the string

phrase

: to throw a changeup

pull the trigger

phrase

: to make a decisive move or action

pull the wool over one's eyes

phrase

: to blind to the true situation : hoodwink

pull the chain

phrase

: to flush a toilet

pull the strings

phrase

: to control someone or something often in a secret way

pull the wool over someone's eyes

phrase

: to trick or deceive someone : to hide the truth from someone


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