>> ZG·Lingua >  >> Applied Linguistics >> Psycholinguistics

What does it mean to have pull in slang terms?

"Pull" in slang can have a few different meanings depending on the context:

1. Influence or Power:

* "He has a lot of pull with the boss." This means he has a lot of influence over the boss, and can potentially get things done that others can't.

* "She's got pull in this town." This means she has connections and influence that allow her to get things done.

2. Attraction or Interest:

* "She's got a lot of pull." This means she is attractive or has a magnetic personality that draws people to her.

* "He's got pull with the ladies." This means he is attractive to women and can easily get their attention.

3. To Steal or Take:

* "He pulled a fast one on me." This means he tricked or cheated someone.

* "They pulled a heist at the bank." This means they robbed the bank.

4. To Draw or Attract:

* "The new movie is pulling in huge crowds." This means the movie is very popular and drawing large numbers of people to see it.

5. Other Specific Meanings:

* "Pull over!" This is a command to stop a vehicle.

* "Pull your weight." This means to contribute your fair share to a group effort.

It's important to consider the context of the sentence to understand the meaning of "pull" in slang.

Copyright © www.zgghmh.com ZG·Lingua All rights reserved.