Australia, New Zealand) To withdraw; to discontinue what one is doing or saying; to back off.' name='description'> pull one's head in - definition and meaning
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pull one's head in

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  • verb simile (Australia, New Zealand) To withdraw; to discontinue what one is doing or saying; to back off.

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Apparently from the habit of soldiers poking their heads out of army troop trains to make smart remarks. Australian from circa 1930.

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