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pull a nelson

Pull a nelson means to overcome against the odds with a decisive win. It's a British figure of speech created from the actions of Admiral Nelson because of his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. He was heavily outnumbered by French, Spanish and Portuguese Navy's and {prevailed}. This ended Napoleon's plans to invade England.
Wow, did you really pull a nelson, the way you kicked those three guys asses after they tried to jump you.
by littlebird 11 September 30, 2019
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Pulling a Helge

Person 1: Come over and hang!
Person 2: No I just want to bathe!
Person 1: Haha you do be pulling a Helge.
by Grenschen November 11, 2022
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Pull a shiraho

Stealing at least 10000$ and betraying people while blatantly lying to everyone.
- This nigga just stole 15000$
- Damn did he just pull a shiraho?
by anonymous March 24, 2020
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Pulled a Joe

Acting very weird. That includes constantly hitting on people that show 0 interest in you. joe13wya
“this fake canadian just pulled a joe!!”
“he’s half arab half canadian, he pulled a joe!!”
by ahmed69420 September 16, 2022
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Pulling a Sadie

To do something reckless or nonsensical without any regard for consequences or common sense. Often associated with a quirky or offbeat personality, an obsession with Taylor Swift, a dislike of Corgis, and/or being from Iowa. Can also refer to starting a fire for fun or excitement, despite the risks involved.
"I can't believe you just jumped off that roof into the pool! You're totally pulling a Sadie right now."
by mrpatsti2 March 21, 2023
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Pulled a Taylor

Not thinking a decision through, making a stupid mistake, or making a dumb decision.
For example, instead of grabbing the right tool for the job he pulled a Taylor and grabbed a phillips screwdriver instead of a flat head like everyone knew he should. That is how he pulled a Taylor.
by Hardcore42 April 13, 2010
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