Example
“Relax, I'm just pulling your leg about the parking ticket.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
let the cat out of the bag
Informal · CEFR B1
To reveal a secret, usually by mistake.
spill the beans
Informal · CEFR B1
To reveal a secret, often accidentally.
behind the scenes
Neutral · CEFR B2
happening privately or secretly, not in public view
come to light
Neutral · CEFR B2
to become known or be discovered, especially something hidden
give the game away
Informal · CEFR B2
to accidentally reveal a secret or plan
butter someone up
Informal · CEFR B2
to flatter someone in order to gain a favour
Source methodology
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