you're pulling my leg



you're pulling my leg

You're lying to me. Often refers to some kind of playful deceit, not a malicious lie. A: "I swear that guy is a famous body-builder." B: "You're pulling my leg—I'm bigger than that guy!"
See also: leg, pull

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alba (2)-Ancient Roman
Thorborg-Swedish
Hinton['hintən]
Shaniquashə-NEE-kwəAfrican American (Modern)
Martinomahr-TEE-noItalian
Chiyembekezochee-yem-bay-KAY-zoSouthern African, Chewa