pull a sherlock

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."

pull a sherlock by Choirchick August 14, 2008

pull a Sherlock

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"

pull a Sherlock by pinguinocheballa March 5, 2022

To Pull a Sherlock 

Ref. To sherlock
To exit a party / wedding before it ends and to put your long coat on in a cool way as you do it.

Person 1: where are you going? The party’s just begun!

Person 2: sorry, I’m going to pull a Sherlock, I’ll see you later (exits)

To Pull a Sherlock by 221BSherlock June 11, 2019