The child kept pulling at her mother to get her attention.
•Don't keep pulling at your hair. It will come out.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
pull someone through (something) — pull (someone/something) through (something) to help someone or something through a difficult experience. She said her religious faith pulled her through this illness … New idioms dictionary
pull for someone — pull for (someone/something) to support someone or something. The crowd was clearly pulling for the home team … New idioms dictionary
pull in someone — pull in (someone/something) to attract things or people, esp. in large numbers. The new law is designed to pull in more imports from poor countries. The show has been pulling the crowds in since it opened … New idioms dictionary
pull the plug (on someone or something) — tv. to put an end to someone or something as a problem; to defuse a problem caused by someone or something. (As if one were disconnecting an electrical appliance.) □ It’s time to pull the plug on this problem. □ I’ve heard enough from Mr. Jones.… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
pull for — 1. To row for 2. To support • • • Main Entry: ↑pull * * * pull for [phrasal verb] pull for (someone or something) US, informal : to say or show that you hope (someone or something) will succeed, get well, etc. I hope you re feeling better soon.… … Useful english dictionary
pull in — verb 1. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes (Freq. 4) Her good looks attract the stares of many men The ad pulled in many potential customers This pianist pulls huge crowds The store owner… … Useful english dictionary
pull together — verb assemble or get together (Freq. 1) gather some stones pull your thoughts together • Syn: ↑gather, ↑garner, ↑collect • Ant: ↑spread ( … Useful english dictionary
pull over — verb steer a vehicle to the side of the road The car pulled over when the ambulance approached at high speed • Hypernyms: ↑steer, ↑maneuver, ↑manoeuver, ↑manoeuvre, ↑direct, ↑point, ↑head, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
pull something through (something) — pull (someone/something) through (something) to help someone or something through a difficult experience. She said her religious faith pulled her through this illness … New idioms dictionary
pull through (something) — pull (someone/something) through (something) to help someone or something through a difficult experience. She said her religious faith pulled her through this illness … New idioms dictionary
pull for something — pull for (someone/something) to support someone or something. The crowd was clearly pulling for the home team … New idioms dictionary
