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
KorË-Greek Mythology
Yavuz-Turkish
Childers['tʃildəz]
Garnet['ga:nit]
Kierrakee-ER-əEnglish (Modern)
Bjartur-Icelandic