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HUBLOT Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

What's he trying to pull


What's he trying to pull?

What does "pull" here mean?
  

Top answer

pull = do what is he trying to do, what is his plan

  • pull = do what is he trying to do, what is his plan
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pull = do

what is he trying to do, what is his plan
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HUBLOTWhat's he trying to pull?
What ( trick / treachery ) is he trying to accomplish?

From "to pull one over on (someone)" ~ to trick; to deceive

She's so clever that it's hard to pull one over on her.

CJ
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What is he trying to pull? would typically imply that his behavior is suspicious, that he may be planning to use some sort of scheme or trick.
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Thanks a lot, CJ and BJ.

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