pull one's beard

Examples (10)

• The old philosopher pulled his beard thoughtfully while pondering the question.
• He's pulling his beard in frustration because he can't solve the puzzle.
• My grandfather would often pull his white beard when telling us stories from his youth.
• It was a habit of his to pull his beard whenever he was nervous or concentrating.
• The little girl giggled as she playfully pulled her father's bushy beard.
• Watching the chess master pull his beard, we knew he was deep in thought.
• Don't pull your beard so hard; you'll pull the hairs out!
• The wizard pulled his long, grey beard and muttered an incantation.
• He had pulled his beard for hours, trying to come up with a plan.
• Pulling his beard seemed to help him focus his chaotic thoughts.