Re: Pull the other one, it's got bells on

Posted by ESC on March 28, 2003

In Reply to: Re: Pull the other on, it's got bells on posted by Mel on March 28, 2003

: : I've been looking for the origin of this phrase, and I think it's from somewhere in the 17th or 18th century but don't know for sure. Can anyone help me with this?

: Do you mean " Pull the other ONE ??

Refers to "pulling someone's leg." Fooling or teasing him or her.

• Re: Pull the other one, it's got bells on ESC 03/28/03
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