Pulled a Hillary

When a person or team is in a situation where they should have a sure win, but still lose.

Did you see the Yankees game last night? They had an easy win, but they Pulled a Hillary.

by PunchTheMonkey November 9, 2016

Pulled a Hillary

Botch a sure-fire opportunity.

Cause a big problem because of inattention or pride.

Treat people poorly and suffer the consequences.

A ten-yard field goal would have won the game, but the kicker pulled a Hillary and missed.

All I had to do was close the door, but I pulled a Hillary and left it open, and so some creep slipped in and stole my laptop.

My friend refuses to tip the janitor, so the janitor turned-down his heat on the coldest night of the year. Talk about pulling a Hillary.

by Philipaki December 20, 2016

pulled a Hilary

shed fake tears to get your way, or make people think you care.

That cop killed the guy and then pulled a Hilary in court.

by al gee January 15, 2008