pulls, pulled, pulling
to pull off
phrasal verbE
Successfully achieve something difficult or unexpected
- 1She managed to pull off a surprise party for him.
- 2They pulled off a last-minute victory.
To "pull off" means to do something hard or surprising really well. It's like when you do something that seems tough or unlikely, but you do it successfully. It's about achieving a goal that might have seemed difficult at first.
Remember, "pull off" is often used in informal situations. It's a casual way to talk about achieving something impressive. So, use it with friends or in relaxed conversations, not in formal writing.
at the meat counter
The Perfect Roast
Mary
I can't believe you managed to pull off that perfect roast last night!
Donald
Thanks, Mary! It took a lot of practice, but it was worth it.
Mary
Well, it was delicious. Everyone was impressed.
Donald
I'm glad to hear that. Let's see if I can do it again this weekend.
in a garden
The Impossible Bloom
Linda
I can't believe you managed to grow that rare orchid here!
William
Yeah, it was tricky, but I pulled it off after months of trying.
Linda
That's impressive! Not many people can do that.
William
Thanks! It feels great to see it finally bloom.
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Similar to "to pull off":
- 1accomplish
- 2achieve