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pull up short
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pull up shortverb
stop abruptly
"The police car pulled up short and then turned around fast"
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pull up short
"Pull up short" is an idiomatic phrase that refers to someone or something unexpectedly stopping or ceasing movement or progress abruptly. This could be due to surprise, shock, fear or a change in situation. It may also refer to failing to achieve or complete something as planned.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pull up short in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pull up short in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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