How to Pronounce "pull one over on"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
POOL wun OH-vur on
pˈʊl/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ˈɒn
POOL wun OH-vuh on
Definition
To trick or deceive someone, usually by making them believe something that is not true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pˈʊl/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POOL wun OH-vur on
UK
POOL wun OH-vuh on
Listen in Context
He tried to pull one over on his teacher with a fake homework note.
Don't let them pull one over on you!
Sarah managed to pull one over on her little brother with a magic trick.
I can't believe you actually pulled one over on the manager!