Idioms & Phrases · Question 22 · Medium
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: to pull someone's leg
- To ask someone for a favour
- To trip someone up
- To force someone to hurry
- To tease someone in a playful way
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. To tease someone in a playful way
Explanation: To pull someone's leg is to joke with them, often by telling them something untrue.
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