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

"It's been a very near thing with him," he said, when he had finished his examination; "but with careful nursing he may pull round."

From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)

I think he will pull round; and now good bye!

From Condemned as a Nihilist A Story of Escape from Siberia by Paget, Walter

I came here on urgent business which will not brook delay; but my schooner lies on the other side of the island; if you pull round, my mate will receive you.

From Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

As soon as I—began to pull round, I suppose!”

From Lady Cassandra by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.

And then, on our way back, I shall pull round to old Mrs. Dempster's; I want to have a talk with her about Ned.

From The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys by Manwell, M. B.