pull round

Idioms  

1. Restore or be restored to good health, as in It was good nursing that pulled him round so quickly, or Once on antibiotics, he pulled round quickly. [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Probably he had sunk all his savings in them, and thought they would pull round with the aid of additional capital.

From A Girl of the Commune by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

However, we may pull round to the harbour, and lead her in; they will be looking out for a boat, and will be sure to see us.

From The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Now, suppose you exchange boats, and pull round once more, that we may see how much good the black lead did.

From In School and Out or, The Conquest of Richard Grant. by Optic, Oliver

I assent," said P——; "but we had better pull round to leeward, and take them by surprise.

From A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition by Ross, William A.

Before, however, they had time to pull round, our boats were after them.

From Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars by Robertson, T.