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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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pull strings

To use one's connections or influence to achieve a goal.

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pull teeth

To do something that is very difficult or unpleasant.

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pull the ladder up after oneself

To cut off support or assistance to others after achieving one's own goals.

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pull the ladder up behind oneself

To prevent others from succeeding after achieving one's own success.

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pull the long bow

To exaggerate or tell a story that is not entirely true.

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pull the other leg

To make a sarcastic or humorous remark, often indicating disbelief.

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pull the rug out from under

To suddenly remove support or assistance, often leading to a negative outcome.

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pull the trigger

To make a decisive action or decision, often with significant consequences.

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pull up stakes

To leave a place, often to start anew elsewhere.

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pulling the plug

To stop or terminate something, especially a project or plan.

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push the boat out

To celebrate or spend extravagantly, especially for a special occasion.

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push the envelope

To go beyond the usual limits or boundaries, especially in innovation or creativity.

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