yank in
yank in
To pull, tug, or jerk someone or something inward very suddenly or forcefully. A noun or pronoun can be used between "yank" and "in." Tom opened the door to his office and yanked me in so that we could speak in private. I started yanking in the fishing nets as soon as the storm clouds appeared on the horizon.
See also: yank
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- not do (someone or oneself) any favors
- rescue from
- rescue from (someone or something)
- identify with
- attune to
- ask back
- orient
- orient to
- orient to (something)
- involved with