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
QuintusKWIN-tuws (Ancient Roman), KWIN-təs (English)Ancient Roman
Caprice-English (Rare)
Annunziataahn-noon-TSYAH-tahItalian
RedREDEnglish
Nkiruka-Western African, Igbo
ZbigniewZBEEG-nyefPolish