Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
pull in
atraer o ganar dinero, ganancias o inversión
Meaning
to attract or earn money, profit, or investment
Example
The new app quickly **pulled in** thousands of subscribers and investors.
phrasal-verb
pull in investment
atraer inversores o fondos
Meaning
to attract investors or funds
Example
The government hopes to **pull in investment** through new policies.
phrasal-verb
pull in revenue
ganar o generar ingresos, especialmente a gran escala
Meaning
to earn or generate income, especially on a large scale
Example
The new export policy helped the country **pull in revenue** from foreign markets.
phrasal-verb
pull in together
combinar esfuerzos para lograr un objetivo
Meaning
to combine efforts to achieve a goal
Example
If we all **pull in together**, we can finish the project on time.
phrasal-verb
pull into
conducir hacia un lugar, como un estacionamiento o estación
Meaning
to drive into a place, such as a parking lot or station
Example
The bus **pulled into** the terminal right on time.
idiom
pull it off
tener éxito en hacer algo difícil
Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
No one thought she could do it, but she **pulled it off**.
phrasal-verb
pull off
lograr algo difícil o inesperado
Meaning
to succeed in doing something that is difficult or unexpected
Example
Everyone thought he would fail, but he **pulled off** an amazing victory.
idiom
Pull one’s weight
completamente aburrido o molesto por algo
Meaning
To do your fair share of work.
Example
If everyone **pulls their weight**, the job will be done quickly.
phrasal-verb
pull oneself together
recuperar el control de las emociones de uno mismo; recuperar la compostura
Meaning
to regain control of one's emotions; to recover composure
Example
After crying for hours, she finally managed to **pull herself together** and face the situation calmly.
idiom
pull oneself up by the bootstraps
mejorar la propia situación mediante el trabajo duro y la determinación
Meaning
to improve one's situation through hard work and determination
Example
Despite all the challenges, he **pulled himself up by the bootstraps** and succeeded.
phrasal-verb
pull out
moverse al tráfico desde el costado de la carretera
Meaning
to move into traffic from the side of the road
Example
Be careful when you **pull out** from a parking space.
idiom
pull out all the stops
hacer todo lo posible para lograr algo
Meaning
to make every possible effort to achieve something
Example
The team **pulled out all the stops** to win the championship.
phrasal-verb
pull out of
retirarse de un proyecto, acuerdo o trato
Meaning
to withdraw from a project, agreement, or deal
Example
The country decided to **pull out of** the trade agreement.
phrasal-verb
pull out of markets
retirar inversiones u operaciones de un mercado
Meaning
to withdraw investments or operations from a market
Example
Some multinational companies decided to **pull out of markets** facing instability.
phrasal-verb
pull out of the deal
retirarse de un acuerdo o contrato
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or contract
Example
Several companies **pulled out of the deal** due to political instability.
idiom
pull over
detener un vehículo al lado de la carretera
Meaning
to stop a vehicle at the side of the road
Example
Please **pull over** so we can check the map.
idiom
pull rank
usar su autoridad para obtener una ventaja
Meaning
to use one's authority to gain an advantage
Example
He **pulled rank** to get the last seat on the plane.
idiom
pull someone up
reprender o corregir a alguien por un error o bajo rendimiento
Meaning
to reprimand or correct someone for a mistake or poor performance
Example
If a team member is underperforming, it's important to **pull them up** and help them improve.
idiom
pull someone's leg
bromear o gastar una broma a alguien de manera juguetona
Meaning
to tease or joke with someone in a playful way
Example
Don't worry, I was just **pulling your leg** about the test results.
idiom
pull someone’s weight
hacer la parte justa del trabajo en un grupo
Meaning
to do one's fair share of work in a group
Example
Everyone in the team **pulls their weight** to succeed.
idiom
pull strings
usar influencia o conexiones para conseguir lo que quieres
Meaning
to use influence or connections to get what you want
Example
She **pulled strings** to get him the job.
idiom
pull the plug
detener algo; dejar de apoyar un proyecto o una actividad
Meaning
to stop something; to end support for a project or activity
Example
The company decided to **pull the plug** on the outdated app.
idiom
pull the strings
controlar o influir en alguien o algo secretamente
Meaning
to control or influence someone or something secretly
Example
He got the job because his uncle **pulled the strings**.
idiom
pull the wool over someone’s eyes
engañar o engañar a alguien
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone
Example
He tried to **pull the wool over my eyes**, but I knew the truth.