He had to yank out the stubborn weed from the garden.
yank on
Frequency:
60
%
She yanked on the door handle, but it wouldn't budge.
yank off
Frequency:
50
%
He yanked off his muddy boots before entering the house.
yank away
Frequency:
45
%
The magician yanked away the tablecloth without disturbing the dishes.
Idiomatic Expressions for yank
Phrase: yank the rug out from under someone
Meaning: to suddenly disrupt or undermine someone's plans or expectations
Usage: The company yanked the rug out from under its employees by announcing massive layoffs.