pull the leg

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Pull the Leg

Definition:

To tease or deceive someone in a playful or joking manner. It involves tricking someone by making them believe something that is not true, usually with the intention of causing amusement.

Examples:

As a Phrase:

He always loved to pull his friends' legs by telling them ridiculous stories.
Don't worry, she's just pulling your leg - she's not really angry at you.
My grandpa used to pull my leg about having pet dinosaurs when I was a child.

As an Action:

He was known for his skill of pulling the leg of unsuspecting individuals at parties.
We all laughed when he started pulling the leg of his coworker during the meeting.

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