"pull the other one, it's got bells on" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Audio: En-us-pull the other one, it's got bells on.oga
Etymology: As an extension of the phrase pull someone's leg—now that you've pulled one leg, pull the other one. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} pull the other one, it's got bells on
  1. (UK, idiomatic, humorous) Expresses disbelief. Tags: UK, humorous, idiomatic Synonyms: pull the other leg, bullshit, pull the other one, pull the other one, it's got brass bells on Related terms: pulling my leg, fool me once, pull my finger, with bells on
    Sense id: en-pull_the_other_one,_it's_got_bells_on-en-phrase-VZ8g16l1 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, English imperative sentences, English responses, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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