pull a stunt

Frequency: 8.518.5 per million words

To successfully carry out a stunt, often used informally and for foolish or deceptive actions.

stuntVERB + NOUN

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pull

Examples (10)

  • Don't you ever pull a stunt like that again!
  • He pulled a stunt to get out of the mandatory meeting.
  • What do you hope to gain by pulling a stunt like that?
  • The kids pulled a stunt by hiding their teacher's car keys.
  • She's always pulling some kind of stunt to get attention.
  • The politician pulled a stunt during the debate to distract the audience.
  • I can't believe he pulled that stunt right in front of the boss.
  • They pulled a risky stunt just to prove a point to their rivals.
  • If you pull another stunt like this, you'll be fired immediately.
  • It was just a stupid stunt he pulled when he was younger and reckless.