Pulls (one) up short In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pulls (one) up short", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-11-14 08:11

Meaning of Pulls (one) up short (redirected from pull (one) up short )

Synonyms:

pull (one) up sharp

Pull (one) up short phrase

To force someone to stop doing something suddenly.

Dan pulled up short in his car when a dog was crossing the road.

What has pulled me up short is a next-door scream.

His idea often pulls his boss up short.

Grammar and Usage of Pull (one) up short

Verb Forms

  • to pull (one) up short
  • pulls (one) up short
  • pulling (one) up short
  • pulled (one) up short

The verb "pull" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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