English · Greetings & Phrases
pull someone's leg
/pʊl ˈsʌm.wʌnz leɡ/
[/pʊl ˈsʌm.wʌnz leɡ/]
tease playfully
Intermediatephrase
Definition
To tease or joke with someone by telling them something untrue in fun.
Example
Don't believe him about winning the lottery; he's just pulling your leg as usual.
Don't believe him about winning the lottery; he's just pulling your leg as usual.
Etymology
A 19th-century phrase of uncertain origin, perhaps from tripping someone for a joke.
How & Where It’s Used
Informal and friendly for harmless teasing.