This phrase means to play a prank or make a lighthearted joke at someone’s expense, often in a playful or good - natured way. با کسی شوخی کردن یا شوخی سرگرم کننده و غیر جدی به قیمت بی شخصیت کردن کسی، اغلب به شیوه ای شوخ طبعانه یا ملایم.
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مثال؛
I told my friend I won the lottery just to pull his leg.
A parent might say to their child, “I saw a dinosaur in the backyard! Just pulling your leg, it was a plastic toy. ”
A comedian might say during a stand - up routine, “Don’t take everything I say seriously, I like to pull people’s legs. ”