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pull pitch

To depart from a situation rapidly and decisively.

Originates from an aviation (especially military) term referring the pitch control on a helicopter, which is pulled to make the aircraft lift off. Recalls the idea of needing to get a helicopter off a pick-up zone with an enemy closing in.
The deaf kid has taken over music for this party. I'm going to pull pitch.
by BornOut March 5, 2009
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Pulling a Keith

When you try to talk to someone and the other person is frequently about to to head out or about to do something else and appears to be avoiding the conversation; this person is pulling a keith.
You: Hey, what's up man? Want to catch up on things real quick?

Friend: Hey man, sorry I'm about to head in the shower then to the gym tonight.

You: Oh okay man...you don't even have like two minutes?

Friend: Not really, I was just about to get off the computer

A few moments later...

Other friend: Hey, so is Joey around to chat?

You: No, he is pulling a keith again.

Other friend: Sigh..again?
by Jerry1986 July 27, 2012
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Pulling a troll

When you get really drunk and pass out under a bridge.
Zach: Have you seen Tyler? I couldn't find him when we left the party.
Quentin: I saw him stumbling out at about 1, he's probably pulling a troll right about now.
by Troll man February 14, 2014
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Pull a tom

To injure yourself by doing the most simplest of actions, like jumping.
Don't pull a tom when you're swimming today.
by Rick McCullen May 14, 2016
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Pulling a Flynn

(1) to misspell any word in the English language or use it in the incorrect tense, case, etc.
(2) to be a joke
Kyle: He used "your" in the wrong context.
Joe: He is totally Pulling a Flynn.
Kyle: What a joke.
by Dr. Van Nostrand May 17, 2009
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Pulled a Hitler

Golfing term. It applies to golfer who finds his ball in a sand trap, or bunker and it takes them 2 swings of the club to escape the sand trap or bunker. Like Adolph, they needed 2 shots in the bunker.
Me: "Dude, Ben really shanked that ball... Then he totally pulled a Hitler"
Pete: "Do you mean..."
Me: "Yes!!! Two shots in the bunker... whatta doof"
by Rex Uranus December 8, 2021
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pull a punch

It's a boxing term, when you pull a punch you don't hit the other fighter as hard as you can.
It also means to hold back from doing or saying what you really think, not being completely honest so you won't hurt somebody's feelings.
When you don't pull any punches you are frank, honest.
Jason is a brutally honest guy, so if you can't handle the truth then you better not ask for his opinion, he can't pull a punch.
by sandra_dee January 12, 2009
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