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Jemanden auf den Arm nehmen
To pull someone's leg, to tease or fool someone
In German
Jemanden auf den Arm nehmen
YE-man-dem owf den ARM NEY-men
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo take someone on the arm
Meaning
MeaningTo pull someone's leg, to tease or fool someone.
Equivalent:"To pull someone's leg"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Keine Sorge, ich nehme dich nur auf den Arm.
Don't worry, I'm just pulling your leg.
- 2
Er hat mich ganz schön auf den Arm genommen mit dieser Geschichte.
He really pulled my leg with that story.
FAQ
How do you say "To pull someone's leg, to tease or fool someone" in German?
"To pull someone's leg, to tease or fool someone" in German is "Jemanden auf den Arm nehmen" (YE-man-dem owf den ARM NEY-men). Example: Keine Sorge, ich nehme dich nur auf den Arm..
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