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Pull Up Short (Verb)

Meaning

Stop abruptly; "The police car pulled up short and then turned around fast".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • The taxi pulled up short in front of the pedestrian crossing, barely avoiding a collision.
  • He pulled up short as he realized he was about to walk into a dangerous area.
  • The horse pulled up short when it heard the loud noise, its ears perked up.
  • The car pulled up short at the red light, and then it suddenly sped off when it turned green.
  • The truck pulled up short behind the school bus to avoid a crash.

Hypernyms

  • Halt
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