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ESLPod_0443_WE_0560 Having a Slumber Party The phrase "to pull pranks," in this podcast, means to do something to trick another person, especially if it is silly: "Zeke got in trouble for pulling pranks on his teacher, leaving spiders in her desk." The phrase "to pull (one's) leg" means to try to make someone believe something that isn't true: "Were you really an astronaut or are you just pulling my leg?" The phrase "to pull some strings" means to use one's connections with important people to make something happen: "Normally she wouldn't be accepted at that university, but her father was able to pull some strings, since the university's president is his friend." Finally, the phrase "(something) is like pulling teeth" means that it is very difficult to get someone to do something: "Getting a building permit from the city is like pulling teeth!"

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Id	ESLPod_0443_WE_0560
Episode Id	ESLPod 443
Episode Title	Having a Slumber Party
Phrase	to pull
Text	The phrase "to pull pranks," in this podcast, means to do something to trick another person, especially if it is silly: "Zeke got in trouble for pulling pranks on his teacher, leaving spiders in her desk." The phrase "to pull (one's) leg" means to try to make someone believe something that isn't true: "Were you really an astronaut or are you just pulling my leg?" The phrase "to pull some strings" means to use one's connections with important people to make something happen: "Normally she wouldn't be accepted at that university, but her father was able to pull some strings, since the university's president is his friend." Finally, the phrase "(something) is like pulling teeth" means that it is very difficult to get someone to do something: "Getting a building permit from the city is like pulling teeth!"
Topics	Home + Community

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