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Meaning of pull a face | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To make an abnormal facial expression, either intentionally or because of an emotion.

idiomatic

Examples

“At the back of the cafe, McCormack pulled a face. The former leader of the English Defence League was not for her.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

pull a fast one pull a few strings pull a Homer pull a lever pull a permit pull a rabbit out of a hat