Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
pull in
attirer ou gagner de l'argent, des bénéfices ou des investissements
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
attirer des investisseurs ou des fonds
Meaning
to attract investors or funds
Example
The government hopes to **pull in investment** through new policies.
phrasal-verb
pull in revenue
générer ou gagner des revenus, en particulier à grande échelle
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
combiner les efforts pour atteindre un objectif
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
conduire dans un endroit, comme un parking ou une station
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
réussir à accomplir quelque chose de difficile
Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
No one thought she could do it, but she **pulled it off**.
phrasal-verb
pull off
réussir quelque chose de difficile ou d'inattendu
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
complètement ennuyé ou agacé par quelque chose
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
récupérer le contrôle de ses émotions; retrouver son calme
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
améliorer sa situation grâce au travail acharné et à la détermination
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
entrer dans la circulation depuis le côté de la route
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
faire tous les efforts possibles pour atteindre quelque chose
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
se retirer d’un projet, d’un accord ou d’un marché
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
retirer des investissements ou des opérations d'un marché
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
se retirer d'un accord ou contrat
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or contract
Example
Several companies **pulled out of the deal** due to political instability.
idiom
pull over
arrêter un véhicule sur le côté de la route
Meaning
to stop a vehicle at the side of the road
Example
Please **pull over** so we can check the map.
idiom
pull rank
user de son autorité pour obtenir un avantage
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
réprimander ou corriger quelqu’un pour une erreur ou une mauvaise performance
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
taquiner ou plaisanter avec quelqu'un de manière ludique
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
faire sa part de travail dans un groupe
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
utiliser son influence ou ses relations pour obtenir ce que l'on veut
Meaning
to use influence or connections to get what you want
Example
She **pulled strings** to get him the job.
idiom
pull the plug
arrêter quelque chose; mettre fin au soutien d’un projet ou d’une activité
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
contrôler ou influencer quelqu'un ou quelque chose secrètement
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
tromper ou duper quelqu’un
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone
Example
He tried to **pull the wool over my eyes**, but I knew the truth.