Pull a McCain

meaning to back out on an obligation at the last minute, to not follow through on a plan; to be a no show (popularized by Senator John McCain when he threatened to suspend his campaign and focus on the "Wall Street Bailout" during the 2008 presidential election. Also when he backed out of his first appearance on The Letterman Show) also referred to as "pulling a McCain" or "pulled a McCain"

I told Jesse I would go to his party but I think I'm gonna have to "pull a McCain" on this one.

by H.u.N.g.r.Y. February 22, 2009

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Pulled an Owen

To suddenly disappear

Boy: "Hey, where did he go?"
Girl: "He moved away."
Boy: "He must've pulled an Owen."

by AeroNova October 24, 2017

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Pulling an Olive

Doing an ridicolous action or saying something dumb just to start a problem

"oh my God I can't believe she said that she's pulling an Olive"

by Conman1516 July 28, 2020

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Pull an Alamo

To "Pull an Alamo"(Verb):

When you are knowingly either militarily, stratigically, or simply going against anything that is greater than you or the resources you have at your disposal and you decide to hold your ground and fight regardless.

Soldier: "We are completely surrounded and are outnumbered five to one!"

Commander: "We can't get to you, looks like your going to have to pull an Alamo!"

by DanTheDino May 14, 2017

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