Pull teeth verb phrase
A noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "teeth."
To do something that takes a lot of effort or is very difficult.
My mom has to pull teeth to get my brother to do his homework every night.
To reduce the power of someone or something.
The new company's policy has pulled the boss teeth. He can't bully us any longer.
Someone who has a strong personality
Used to describe something very hard
If something is no picnic, that means it is difficult or challenging.
Used to describe the action of treating someone very strictly.
Something that is impossible to happen, to achieve, or to be done.
The verb "pull" should be conjugated according to its tense.
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!