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pull your head in
What does pull your head in mean?
A blunt instruction to stop interfering or being cheeky.
"Pull your head in, no one asked you."
Origin
Australian idiom, like a turtle withdrawing its head.
Frequently asked questions
What does pull your head in mean?
It's a blunt Australian way of telling someone to back off, stop interfering, or stop being cheeky.
Where does pull your head in come from?
The image is of a turtle withdrawing its head into its shell, i.e. retreating and staying out of things.
Is pull your head in offensive?
It's blunt and can sound aggressive, but it contains no swearing and is a common Aussie rebuke.
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