Definition & Meaning of "Pull the other one"

pull the other one (, it has got bells on)

/pˈʊl ðɪ ˈʌðə wˈɒn ɔː lˈɛɡ ɪt hɐz ɡɒt bˈɛlz ˈɒn ɔː/

/pˈʊl ðɪ ˈʌðɚ wˈʌn ɔːɹ lˈɛɡ ɪt hɐz ɡɑːt bˈɛlz ˈɑːn ɔːɹ/

to pull the other one (, it has got bells on)

PHRASE

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

to pull the other (one|leg) (, it has got bells on|) definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "pull the other one" and when to use it?

The idiom "pull the other one" is a humorous and somewhat sarcastic expression used to express doubt or skepticism regarding something someone has said. The origin of this phrase is not precisely documented, but it is recognized as a playful and somewhat tongue-in-cheek way of challenging the credibility of a statement.