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  1. pull the leg of, kidverb

    tell false information to for fun

    "Are you pulling my leg?"

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  1. pull the leg of

    "Pull the leg of" is an idiomatic phrase that means to playfully deceive, trick or joke with someone, often by making them believe something that is not true. The intent is usually harmless and meant to be amusing or entertaining rather than cruel or harmful.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pull the leg of in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pull the leg of in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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