pull out of the hat
To produce or achieve something surprisingly or unexpectedly
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
pull over
to stop a vehicle at the side of the road
pull punches
To hold back or restrain one's effort or criticism
pull rank
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pull someone's plumes
to take advantage of someone
pull strings
Influence events or people secretly
pull teeth
to do something very difficult or unpleasant
pull the ladder up after oneself
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pull the ladder up behind oneself
To improve one's situation and then prevent others from doing the same
pull the long bow
to exaggerate or tell a lie
pull the other leg
to tease or deceive someone
pull the other one, it's got bells on
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pull the rug out from under
To suddenly withdraw support or stability from someone
pull the shutters down
to stop or close a business or activity
pull the trigger
To make a decision or take action after hesitation
pull the wool over someone's eyes
To deceive or cheat someone by hiding the truth
pull up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pull up on
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
pull up stakes
To leave a place and move elsewhere
pulling power
attractive influence or capability to draw people or things
pulling the plug
to stop or abandon something
pump and dump
to artificially inflate and then sell something, often stocks
pump out
to produce or release something quickly and in large amounts
pump someone's tires
to praise or flatter someone excessively
pumpkin head
a foolish or stupid person
punch above one's weight
Achieve more than expected given one's resources or status
punch below one's weight
To perform less well than expected or capable of
punch someone's lights out
to punch someone repeatedly and forcefully
punch someone's ticket
to confirm or acknowledge someone's action
pure and simple
Completely and without any complications
push against an open door
To take action when it is already supported or welcomed
push and pull
Influence or persuade someone in different ways
push in
to intrude or force one's way into a situation
push it
to proceed with a plan or idea
push on
Continue trying or working hard despite difficulties
push one's luck
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
push one's way
to move forward forcefully through a crowd
push up daisies
To be dead and buried
push water uphill
To attempt a difficult or impossible task
put a band-aid on a bullet wound
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
put a blanket over
to suppress or conceal something
put a bug in someone's ear
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
put a damper on
To spoil or depress something
put a finger to the wind
test public opinion or gauge the mood of a situation
put a gun to someone's head
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
put a hat on a hat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
put a lid on
to suppress or control something
put a lid on it
to stop talking or discussing something
put a shift in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
put a slight upon
to insult or show disrespect
put a sock in it
Be quiet.
put a stop to
To prevent or end something
put all one's eggs in one basket
Risk everything on one venture or opportunity
put an end to
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
put back
to return something to its original place
put batteries in someone's back
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
put butter on one's bread
to earn a living or support oneself
put case
To present an argument or situation
put daylight between oneself and someone
Create distance between oneself and someone to avoid them
put down
to criticize or belittle someone