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pull an all-nighter
To stay up all night working or studying.
pull away
move ahead or start to leave.
pull faces
To make funny or silly expressions.
pull for
to support or cheer for someone or something
pull in
to earn money
pull in one's horns
to reduce one's confidence or assertiveness.
pull off
To succeed in doing something difficult.
pull one's finger out
Get started or take action quickly.
pull one's pud
Engage in self-pleasure.
pull one's punches
To hold back criticism or force.
pull one's socks up
Make an effort to improve performance.
pull one's weight
To contribute equally in a group.
pull oneself together
regain composure after distress.
pull oneself up by one's bootstraps
Improve one's situation through effort.
pull out
withdraw or remove something quickly.
pull out all the stops
Make every effort to achieve something.
pull out of one's arse
To create something from nothing.
pull out of one's ass
To say or create something without thought.
pull out of the fire
Rescue someone from a difficult situation.
pull out of the hat
to produce something unexpected or surprising
pull over
move a vehicle to the side of the road.
pull someone's bacon out of the fire
Help someone avoid disaster.
pull someone's leg
To joke or tease someone playfully.
pull someone's plumes
To embarrass or criticize someone harshly.