Pull Off

Pronunciation: /pʊl ɒf/

Definitions of pull off

verb to successfully achieve or accomplish something, especially something difficult or impressive

Example Sentences

A1 I can't pull off that dress, it's too small for me.

A2 She tried to pull off a surprise party for her friend.

B1 The team was able to pull off a victory in the final minutes of the game.

B2 Despite the odds, the magician managed to pull off a spectacular trick.

C1 The actor's performance was so convincing, he was able to pull off a difficult role effortlessly.

C2 The CEO was able to pull off a successful merger between the two companies, much to everyone's surprise.

Examples of pull off in a Sentence

formal The magician was able to pull off an incredible disappearing act.

informal I can't believe she actually pulled off throwing a surprise party for him.

slang I don't know how he managed to pull off that stunt without getting caught.

figurative Despite the odds, they were able to pull off a victory in the final minutes of the game.

Grammatical Forms of pull off

• past tense: pulled off
• plural: pull offs
• comparative: more successful at pulling off
• superlative: most successful at pulling off
• present tense: pull off
• future tense: will pull off
• perfect tense: have pulled off
• continuous tense: is pulling off
• singular: pull off
• positive degree: successfully pulled off
• infinitive: to pull off
• gerund: pulling off
• participle: pulled off

Origin and Evolution of pull off

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'pull off' originated from Middle English, where 'pull' meant to draw or tug and 'off' indicated separation or removal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pull off' has evolved to mean successfully achieve or accomplish something, often with skill or effort.