Grammar fix
pull off
achieve something difficult
to succeed in doing something that is difficult or unexpected, especially when others thought it was unlikely.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- No one thought the underdog team could pull off a win, but they surprised everyone.work
- In my opinion, it takes a lot of determination to pull off a successful business launch, especially in a competitive market.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: pull off something | pull something off
WrongI can't believe they pulled off it.
RightI can't believe they pulled it off.
With a pronoun, the object goes in the middle: 'pull it off'.
Patternpull off something | pull something off
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Pull off' is the natural way to say you achieved something tough; the formal version is overblown.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
pull off + featit offa winthe deala surprise
Don't confuse it
Unlike the literal sense of 'pull off' (e.g., to remove something by pulling), this sense is figurative and refers to accomplishing something difficult.