pull someone's leg

ریشه

The phrase 'pull someone's leg' originated in the late 18th century and is believed to come from the idea of tripping someone up by pulling their leg, causing them to stumble or fall.

مثال

• I was just pulling your leg. It was a joke.
• Don't take him seriously, he's always pulling people's legs.
• She thought he was serious, but he was just pulling her leg.