pull a Houdini (idiom)
• To perform an unexpected act of misdirection, typically involving drama or suspense, in order to divert attention.
• Often used to describe suddenly disappearing, escaping from an undesirable situation, or seizing control of a narrative.
Etymology: From the stage name of Harry Houdini (1874–1926), the famed magician and escape artist, celebrated as the “master of misdirection.”
• To perform an unexpected act of misdirection, typically involving drama or suspense, in order to divert attention.
• Often used to describe suddenly disappearing, escaping from an undesirable situation, or seizing control of a narrative.
Etymology: From the stage name of Harry Houdini (1874–1926), the famed magician and escape artist, celebrated as the “master of misdirection.”
During the heated debate, the politician tried to pull a Houdini by steering the conversation toward his opponent’s record, effectively dodging the original question.
She is known to pull a Houdini at parties—one moment she’ll be in the middle of the dance floor, and the next she’s vanished without anyone noticing.
She is known to pull a Houdini at parties—one moment she’ll be in the middle of the dance floor, and the next she’s vanished without anyone noticing.
by anonymous September 12, 2025
Get the pull a Houdinimug. When you're so fuckin dumb, you tell everyone you run 10 miles a day, shove glocks up your ass, and give notes to the joes and not the leadership who should be receiving the notes.
by Dchambostacksrolls November 8, 2021
Get the Pulling a codymug. by My goat of all time January 1, 2024
Get the Pulling a Natemug. “Sorry, I don’t think I’m gonna come today.
- Why?
“Pokemon.”
“What’s your boyfriend doing?”
- playing Halo.
“He’s pulling a Jack.”
- Why?
“Pokemon.”
“What’s your boyfriend doing?”
- playing Halo.
“He’s pulling a Jack.”
by johnny.dukes December 4, 2019
Get the Pulling a Jackmug. Pulling an Alex is a term used to refer to when someone references an obscure film or media to their friends that know nothing about it.
by Weerabbitz May 13, 2023
Get the Pulling An Alexmug. "Pulling a Poe" refers to a person that is family or among best friends who fails to mention that they are in a deep relationship,have gotten serious, possibly are living together, engaged and/or married. The eventual revealing is more likely an accident than an intentional confession
by Woodrow the Vorlauf Master September 7, 2014
Get the Pulling a Poemug. To slip your dick in your partners vagina very quickly but however it must be very wet and Fast to qualify as a speedy
They’re also make your girl moan like the moana Lisa and Can make her squirt if done properly and every girl should get a chance to experience a speedy
They’re also make your girl moan like the moana Lisa and Can make her squirt if done properly and every girl should get a chance to experience a speedy
Hey Jessica want me to pull a speedy tonight?
Jessica: yes, please!
(A few hours later)
*Moaning and squirting everywhere*
Jessica: yes, please!
(A few hours later)
*Moaning and squirting everywhere*
by 𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕪 𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕤 July 19, 2022
Get the pull a speedymug.