Grammar fix
pull off
achieve something difficult
to succeed in doing something that is difficult or unexpected, especially when others thought it was unlikely.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
No one thought the underdog team could pull off a win, but they surprised everyone.
In my opinion, it takes a lot of determination to pull off a successful business launch, especially in a competitive market.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I can't believe they pulled off it.
Say: I can't believe they pulled it off.
With a pronoun, the object goes in the middle: 'pull it off'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Pull off' is the natural way to say you achieved something tough; the formal version is overblown.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
pull off + feat
- it off
- a win
- the deal
- a surprise