Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To pull someone’s leg
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To joke with someone.
- To joke with someone is a suitable option.
- This is the appropriate interpretation. A joke or lighthearted taunting is called "pulling someone's leg," and it usually involves stating a harmless lie to fool someone for enjoyment.
- Compared to other options,
- To talk something bad about someone: This refers to gossip or speaking negative about them, which is not appropriate with the playful tone of "to pull someone's leg."
- To talk something good about someone: This refers speak positively about them, which is also contrary to the given term.
- To push a person: This refers to give them a physical push; this has nothing to do with the given term.