Collocations for "yank"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "yank" in context.
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yank
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a [mighty, sharp, heavy, quick] yank
- gave the [handle, knocker, brakes] a yank
- gave her [hair, ponytail, braids] a yank
- opened the [door, window] with a yank
- got it [open] with a yank
- with a yank on the [reins, rope]
- slang: a [victory, win, triumph] for the Yanks
- slang: a lot of Yanks [live in, visit] the city
- slang: Yanks living in [London, Europe]
- yanked on the [handle, brakes, line, rod]
- yanking at her [arm, hair, dress]
- yanked on her [arm]
- got yanked out (of) the [pool, car, classroom, room]
- yanked him [aside, outside] to have a word
- yanked the [door] off its hinges
- yanked (his head) back into [place, position]
- yanked [it] out of
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