Pull off
verb
To succeed in doing something difficult.
Nobody thought he could pull off such a difficult project, but he proved them wrong.
Often appears as...
- pull off a stunt
- pull off a project
verb
To take off or remove clothing.
She pulled off her jacket as soon as she got home.
Often appears as...
- pull off a jacket
- pull off a hat
verb
To drive a vehicle to the side of the road and stop.
The driver had to pull off the road because of the heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- pull off the road
- pull off to the side
verb
To succeed in doing something difficult.
Nobody thought he could pull off such a difficult project, but he proved them wrong.
Often appears as...
- pull off a stunt
- pull off a project
verb
To take off or remove clothing.
She pulled off her jacket as soon as she got home.
Often appears as...
- pull off a jacket
- pull off a hat
verb
To drive a vehicle to the side of the road and stop.
The driver had to pull off the road because of the heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- pull off the road
- pull off to the side
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Success
Indicates doing something difficult that surprises others when successful.
Everyone doubted her, but she pulled off the high-profile presentation.
Pro Tip 2/3Challenging Feat
Often used to describe a task that requires a lot of skill or effort.
He pulled off the dance move flawlessly, despite its complexity.
Pro Tip 3/3Against Odds
Suggests success despite low expectations or unfavorable conditions.
She pulled off an upset victory against the reigning champion.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Success
Indicates doing something difficult that surprises others when successful.
Everyone doubted her, but she pulled off the high-profile presentation.
Pro Tip 2/3Challenging Feat
Often used to describe a task that requires a lot of skill or effort.
He pulled off the dance move flawlessly, despite its complexity.
Pro Tip 3/3Against Odds
Suggests success despite low expectations or unfavorable conditions.
She pulled off an upset victory against the reigning champion.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Success
Indicates doing something difficult that surprises others when successful.
Everyone doubted her, but she pulled off the high-profile presentation.
Pro Tip 2/3Challenging Feat
Often used to describe a task that requires a lot of skill or effort.
He pulled off the dance move flawlessly, despite its complexity.
Pro Tip 3/3Against Odds
Suggests success despite low expectations or unfavorable conditions.
She pulled off an upset victory against the reigning champion.
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