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pull someone's leg

Idiom Communication and Talking

Meaning

to tease or joke with someone in a playful way

Example Sentences

"Don't worry, I was just pulling your leg about the test results."

Related Expressions

toe the line

to obey rules or follow the official policy

in deep water

to be in serious trouble or difficulty

chapter and verse

to provide full and exact details about something

to get bent out of shape

to become angry or upset

all in good time

something will happen eventually; be patient

let on

to reveal something secret unintentionally