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reel in |
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reel something in to bring in something, such as a fish, by winding up the line on a reel. With great effort, she reeled the huge fish in. Hurry and reel in the fish! See also: reel reel in somebody/something also reel somebody/something in 1. to pull someone or something toward you We snagged the alligator near its tail and reeled it in. Rob took his hand, reeled him in, and gave him a big hug. 2. to attract someone or something Car dealers have to work harder to reel in customers when the economy is in bad shape. Etymology: from the use of a reel (an object shaped like a wheel) used to pull in the fishing line when a fish is caught See also: reel How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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