"pull the other one, it's got bells on" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: As an extension of the phrase pull someone's leg—now that you've pulled one leg, pull the other one. Etymology templates: {{m|en|pull someone's leg}} pull someone's leg 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: pull my finger, pulling my leg, with bells on

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