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

"Mr. Jonas is afraid he had some anxiety," continued Leonore, bravely; "but he had told some one only the day before—before he died, that he hoped things were going to pull round all right."

From Leonore Stubbs by Walford, L. B.

When a man comes to grief over facts, he can pull round if he has any luck.

From A Romance of Wastdale by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

"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)

However, he gave the order to Tom and the officer in command of the other boat to pull round and do their best.

From The Three Commanders by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell

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

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