pull up sheet

Frequency: 6.89.0 per million words

To move the sheet higher to cover more of the body.

sheet(Fabric) VERB + NOUN

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pull up

Examples (10)

  • I pulled the sheet up over my nose to block out the light.
  • The cold night air made me want to pull the sheet up closer.
  • He felt a chill and instinctively pulled the sheet up to his chin.
  • She tossed and turned, unable to get comfortable, but she kept trying to pull the sheet up.
  • When the wind picked up, he had to pull the sheet up to keep the sand out of his eyes.
  • The child whimpered in his sleep, reaching down to pull the sheet up around his shoulders.
  • In the morning, I just want to pull the sheet up and stay in bed a little longer.
  • The doctor advised him to pull the sheet up to keep warm after the procedure.
  • She tried to pull the sheet up to cover her exposed feet.
  • As the temperature dropped, he automatically pulled the sheet up higher.