[Slang] PULLING YOUR LEG. - Explore the Fun Behind Pulling Someone’s Leg

Joking or teasing.

When someone is "Pulling your leg," they aren’t actually tugging on your limb. Instead, it’s a playful expression used when someone is joking, teasing, or trying to fool you in a friendly manner.

Example Sentences

1. I'm just pulling your leg, I didn't really forget your birthday.

   The speaker admits to joking about forgetting someone's birthday.

2. Don't get mad, I was only pulling your leg!

   The speaker tells someone not to get mad because they were only joking.

3. Relax, I'm pulling your leg; your car is right where you parked it.

   The speaker reassures someone that they are joking and their car is actually where it was parked.