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pull some·one's leg
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hoax, pull someone's leg, play a joke onverb
subject to a playful hoax or joke
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pull someone's leg
To pull someone's leg is an idiomatic expression which means to playfully deceive, trick, or joke with someone, often by making them believe something that is not true, typically to amuse oneself or to tease the person. It is done in a lighthearted manner and not intended to cause harm or distress.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pull someone's leg in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pull someone's leg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- durch den Kakao ziehen, verarschen, in die Irre führenGerman
- tomar el pelo, sacar picas, picar a alguien, provocar, meter cizaña, cizañearSpanish
- monter un bateauFrench
- tarraing àScottish Gaelic
- prendere in giroItalian
- [[nabrać]] kogośPolish
- подкалывать, насмехаться, дразнить, прикалыватьсяRussian
- dalga deçmekTurkish
- 拖某人后腿Chinese
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