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pull down

1. To force, drag, or haul someone or something down to the ground or a lower level. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "down." He pulled me down so I wouldn't be spotted by the guards. Would you mind pulling down the blinds? He pulled the box down from off the shelf.

2. To lower someone's spirits, confidence, or enthusiasm. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "down." Sorry for pulling everyone down with that sad story. Try not to look so morose—you're pulling down the mood.

3. To destroy or demolish something or cause it to collapse. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "down." A: "Did you hear that they're finally pulling that old factory down?" B: "About time—that thing was an eyesore!" Can you come over on Saturday and help me pull down the old shed?

4. To lower, reduce, or diminish something from a higher level or degree. That D in French pulled down my entire grade point average. The lead actress's performance pulled down the entire production.

5. To earn a certain amount of money as wages. I don't pull much down each month, but I love being a freelancer. His wife pulls down a great salary, so he's able to stay home with the kids.

See also: down, pull

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pull (someone or an animal) down

to drag or force someone or an animal down. The wolves pulled the hunter down and set upon him. They pulled down the hunter.

See also: down, pull

pull someone down

Fig. to degrade someone; to humiliate someone. (See also pull someone or something down.) I'm afraid that your so-called friends are pulling you down behind your back. There is no need to pull down everyone.

See also: down, pull

pull something down

1. to demolish something; to raze something. Why do they want to pull the building down? Why not remodel it? They are going to pull down the old building today.

2. to lower or reduce the amount of something. That last test pulled my grade down. Let's see if we can pull down your temperature with aspirin.

See also: down, pull

pull down (an amount of money)

Fig. Inf. to earn a stated amount of money. ("An amount of money" is expressed as a figure or other indication of an actual amount.) She pulls down about $40,000 a year. They pull down pretty good salaries.

See also: down, pull

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

pull down

1. Demolish, destroy, as in They pulled down several old office buildings downtown. [Early 1500s]

2. Lower, reduce; also, depress in health or spirits. For example, The bumper wheat crop is bound to pull down prices, or The flu really pulled him down. [Late 1500s]

3. Draw as wages, as in He pulled down a hefty salary. [Colloquial; early 1900s]

See also: down, pull

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

pull down

1. To bring something down from a higher level to a lower one: Could you pull that book down from the shelf for me? After the concert, we went around town and pulled down all the advertisements.

2. To demolish or destroy some structure; raze something: They're pulling down the movie theater and putting in a shopping mall. When someone got injured on the old water tower, the city council decided to pull it down.

3. To reduce something to a lower amount: Lower wages have not pulled down the price of consumer goods, and many people can no longer afford the bare necessities. Airline ticket prices have risen over the past year, but lower fuel costs should soon pull them down.

4. To depress someone, as in spirits or health: This fight with his parents is really pulling him down.

5. To draw some amount of money as wages; earn something: She pulls down a hefty salary as a lawyer.

See also: down, pull

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

pull down an amount of money

tv. to earn a stated amount of money. (An amount of money is expressed as a figure or other indication of an actual amount.) She pulls down about $80,000 a year.

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释义	pull down Related to pull down: Pull down assay pull down 1. To force, drag, or haul someone or something down to the ground or a lower level. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "down." He pulled me down so I wouldn't be spotted by the guards. Would you mind pulling down the blinds? He pulled the box down from off the shelf. 2. To lower someone's spirits, confidence, or enthusiasm. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "down." Sorry for pulling everyone down with that sad story. Try not to look so morose—you're pulling down the mood. 3. To destroy or demolish something or cause it to collapse. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "down." A: "Did you hear that they're finally pulling that old factory down?" B: "About time—that thing was an eyesore!" Can you come over on Saturday and help me pull down the old shed? 4. To lower, reduce, or diminish something from a higher level or degree. That D in French pulled down my entire grade point average. The lead actress's performance pulled down the entire production. 5. To earn a certain amount of money as wages. I don't pull much down each month, but I love being a freelancer. His wife pulls down a great salary, so he's able to stay home with the kids. See also: down, pull Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. pull (someone or an animal) down to drag or force someone or an animal down. The wolves pulled the hunter down and set upon him. They pulled down the hunter. See also: down, pull pull someone down Fig. to degrade someone; to humiliate someone. (See also pull someone or something down.) I'm afraid that your so-called friends are pulling you down behind your back. There is no need to pull down everyone. See also: down, pull pull something down 1. to demolish something; to raze something. Why do they want to pull the building down? Why not remodel it? They are going to pull down the old building today. 2. to lower or reduce the amount of something. That last test pulled my grade down. Let's see if we can pull down your temperature with aspirin. See also: down, pull pull down (an amount of money) Fig. Inf. to earn a stated amount of money. ("An amount of money" is expressed as a figure or other indication of an actual amount.) She pulls down about $40,000 a year. They pull down pretty good salaries. See also: down, pull McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. pull down 1. Demolish, destroy, as in They pulled down several old office buildings downtown. [Early 1500s] 2. Lower, reduce; also, depress in health or spirits. For example, The bumper wheat crop is bound to pull down prices, or The flu really pulled him down. [Late 1500s] 3. Draw as wages, as in He pulled down a hefty salary. [Colloquial; early 1900s] See also: down, pull The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. pull down v. 1. To bring something down from a higher level to a lower one: Could you pull that book down from the shelf for me? After the concert, we went around town and pulled down all the advertisements. 2. To demolish or destroy some structure; raze something: They're pulling down the movie theater and putting in a shopping mall. When someone got injured on the old water tower, the city council decided to pull it down. 3. To reduce something to a lower amount: Lower wages have not pulled down the price of consumer goods, and many people can no longer afford the bare necessities. Airline ticket prices have risen over the past year, but lower fuel costs should soon pull them down. 4. To depress someone, as in spirits or health: This fight with his parents is really pulling him down. 5. To draw some amount of money as wages; earn something: She pulls down a hefty salary as a lawyer. See also: down, pull The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. pull down an amount of money tv. to earn a stated amount of money. (An amount of money is expressed as a figure or other indication of an actual amount.) She pulls down about $80,000 a year. See also: amount, down, money, of, pull McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: bear down ask down clunk clunk down call down clean down chow down chow something down cast down brush down References in periodicals archive Users will be able to move freely about the Books in Print database by employing pull down menus and point and click operations. Windows version of books in Print Plus Following the meeting, Mr Jacques said: "Coun Shipley said they would not pull down good, solid council homes. Safe as houses, locals are told; Chief's pledge to residents worried that their homes may come down Pull down the buffer as far as possible using the two housing tubes as handholds. M120/M121 mortar ... what's the matter with my mortar? The council has applied for listed building consent to pull down the building but needs National Assembly and Cadw consent. Cadw rapped over building "I think though that we are making some headway by agreeing to pull down the library, as at least gangs will no longer be able to graffiti it. Last chapter at the library ISLAMABAD -- State minister for information and broadcasting Marriyam Aurangzeb has said conspiracy is being hatched to pull down government by calling godfather from Canada. Qadri called from Canada to hatch conspiracy to pull down government: Marriyam Aurangzeb London, April 17 ( ANI ): A shocking video shows England rugby ace Ben Foden dancing with topless girls, who pull down his pants, at his stag do in a notorious sex club. Ben Foden stripped naked by topless girls at his stag night Members of the city council executive will be asked to approve plans to pull down 53 maisonettes and three flats along with three shops in Dovercourt Road and Walker Road. More come down Pull down the File menu, choose PROPERTIES, then the CUSTOM VIEW tab. View organize data One of the offenders then grabbed the wooden pole which had been used to pull down the shutters and again demanded money. Robbery terror at city off-licence; Pair with pole grab till cash Demolition is included in options to pull down 400 flats in the Bensham area and replace them with 100 family homes. Hands off our homes appeal Click on the green tank icon (or, if you prefer the pull down menu bar, select SERVICE, then ARMY at the FLIS interactive Query screen). Is the price right?
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