About The Word Pull up short

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Pull up short

Pull up short Meaning & Definition
Pull up short Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Pull up short?

[v] stop abruptly; "The police car pulled up short and then turned around fast"

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See Also | halt | stop

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