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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Pull someone’s leg
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Pull someone’s leg

A.

To physically pull the legs of a person

B.

To take a situation seriously or earnestly

C.

To avert a great danger

D.

To tease or play a joke on someone

Correct option is D

Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
· Pull someone’s leg: To tease, joke, or make fun of someone in a friendly manner. (Hindi: मज़ाक उड़ाना या चिढ़ाना)
· Example: I thought he was serious, but he was just pulling my leg about winning the lottery.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Bite the bullet – To endure pain or difficulty bravely.
· Let the cat out of the bag – To reveal a secret.
· Burn the midnight oil – To work late into the night.

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