A reference to Sherlock Holmes, the main character in a series of mysteries by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The detective often solved cases by noting miniscule evidence. The phrase is often used sarcastically when someone points out the obvious. However, it can also be used seriously when someone solves a mystery.
"Dude, The sky is blue today!"
"Way to pull a Sherlock, man!"


"So i figured out where all my towels were going. I found three in Ashleys' dryer. Apparently she has the same ones."
"Way to pull a Sherlock."
by Choirchick July 20, 2008
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In Film and TV Shows, to add text on frame instead of filming the phone's screen.
"Are we gonna get an insert on the phone?"
"No, we are going to pull a Sherlock"
by pinguinocheballa March 5, 2022
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When you and your best mate need your soul refueled so you watch Sherlock and eat copious amounts of frosting.
Person 1: Hey man I feel like Satan just sucked me dry.
Person 2: That sucks bro, wanna Sherlock and Frosting?

Person 1: That’s just what I need!
by Ashasiara May 25, 2019
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The Phrase When Someone Is Obvious About Something So Great.
A Circle Is A Circle! No Shit, Sherlock.
by GideonBratland January 18, 2023
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A response against a person who says the obvious.
Originates from the film: Robocop 3
Some police: "that's a bettered yellow van!
Lewis: "no shit, sherlock"
by girayhankaya December 19, 2020
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