pull up on
The phrase "pull up on" originates from street lingo and has multiple informal meanings, often tied to arriving or confronting.
Definition
B2Informal
(slang, urban)To approach or arrive at a place, often in a vehicle.
Example
- He pulled up on me in his new car.
B2Social Interaction
(slang, confrontational)To confront or challenge someone directly.
Example
- She pulled up on him about the mistake he made.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pull up on":
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