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pull somebody's leg — verb To tease someone; to lead someone on; to goad someone into overreacting. It usually implies teasing or goading by jokingly lying. I hadnt pulled Mrs. Barstows leg for any of that stuff, she had just handed it to me on a platter, and that… … Wiktionary
egg on — verb urge on; cause to act (Freq. 1) The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window • Syn: ↑prod, ↑incite • Derivationally related forms: ↑incitement (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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chevvy — verb annoy continually or chronically He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked This man harasses his female co workers • Syn: ↑harass, ↑hassle, ↑harry, ↑chivy, ↑chivvy, ↑chevy, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
chivy — verb annoy continually or chronically (Freq. 1) He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked This man harasses his female co workers • Syn: ↑harass, ↑hassle, ↑harry, ↑chivvy, ↑chevy, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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