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pull off

to succeed at something difficult

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to remove something by pulling

2. (verb) to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected

3. (verb) to move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop

Examples

• 1. She pulled off her shoes when she got home.
• 2. He managed to pull off an amazing magic trick that surprised everyone.
• 3. The driver pulled off the highway to rest.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

pay off, pick up, point out, put off, put up with, rule out