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Phrase(s): pull something up (out of something)
to draw something upward out of something. • The worker pulled a cold wet dog up out of the pond. • He pulled up the dog out of the pond., Phrase(s): pull something up
Go to pull something up to something., Phrase(s): pull up (somewhere)
Go to haul up (somewhere)., Phrase(s): pull someone or something up
to drag or haul someone or something upward or to an upright position. • Bob had slipped down into the creek, so I reached down and pulled him up. • I pulled up Bob and nearly fell in myself. • Nick pulled the cushion up and propped it against the back of the sofa.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. Stop or cause to stop, as in He pulled up his horse, or They pulled up in front of the door. [Early 1600s] 2. Catch up, advance in relation to others, as in a race. For example, She was behind at the start, but she quickly pulled up. [Late 1800s] Also see PULL ONESELF UP BY ONE'S BOOTSTRAPS.
American Heritage Idioms