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You are pulling my leg - Me estás tomando el pelo

The idiom "pulling my leg" originated in the late 19th or early 20th century, primarily in British English. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it's believed to have evolved from the idea of literally tripping someone up by pulling their leg while they walk, thus causing them to fall. Over time, the phrase took on a figurative meaning.

Meaning: When someone says "you're pulling my leg," they're suggesting that the other person is teasing or joking with them, often in a playful manner. It's a way of expressing skepticism or disbelief towards something said or done.

Examples:
Sarah: "I just won a million dollars in the lottery!"
John: "Nice try, Sarah. You're pulling my leg!"
Alex: "Did you hear? The boss wants us to work on Saturday."
Rachel: "Seriously? You're pulling my leg, right? There's no way!"

The same meaning is "you are kidding"  "Estás bromeando"


Imagen de Jackie Ramirez en Pixabay


El modismo "me estás tomando el pelo" tiene sus orígenes en el español y se utiliza en varios países hispanohablantes. Su origen exacto es incierto, pero se cree que se relaciona con la idea de alguien literalmente tirando o jalando del pelo de otra persona como una broma o un acto de burla.

Significado: Cuando alguien dice "me estás tomando el pelo", están expresando escepticismo o incredulidad hacia lo que se les está diciendo, sugiriendo que la otra persona está tratando de engañarlos o hacerles una broma.

Ejemplos:
Ana: "¡He ganado la lotería y ahora soy millonaria!"
Luis: "¡Ja! ¿En serio? ¡Me estás tomando el pelo!"


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  1. Renee Michelle Goertzen18 February 2024 at 09:55

    I thought someone was pulling my leg when I heard there was another blog post here! Well done for writing more. I know personally that it's hard work.

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    1. One world two languages18 February 2024 at 18:31

      For me too, but actually I look for the información on the web

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