A dictionary of Confusable Phrases: More Than 10,000 Idioms and Collocations

draw out • pull out
draw out—
1
. (of troops) march out of camp or quarters: The
enthusiastic troops drew out in formidable strength beneath
the holy banner. 2. (of a vehicle) move across traffic: Suddenly
the car in front of us drew out and nearly caused an accident.
3. extend in length; become longer: The days are now begin-
ning to draw out. 4. (Racing ) get gradually farther ahead: The
favorite drew out and won by two lengths.
pull out—
1
. leave a place; move out: We reached the station
too late just as the train was pulling out. 2. = draw out 2: The
car in front pulled out to overtake just as I was about to over-
take it. 3. (of troops) move away; withdraw: Troops are pulling
out of these troubled areas. 4. extricate oneself from an unfa-
vorable condition: He’s been dogged by failure for years; now
he’s working strenuously to pull out. 5. withdraw from an un-
dertaking: He knows if he keeps his money in the business he
will lose it, so he has pulled out.
draw someone in • pull someone in
draw someone in —
1
. (of an actor, performance, etc.) attract
the public: This play always drew in large crowds. 2. persuade
a person to participate; involve smb.: It’s your private quarrel,
don’t try to draw me in.
pull someone in —
1
. = draw someone in 
1
: Its unusual menu,
prompt service and excellent location is pulling the crowds
in. 2. = draw someone in 2: Against my better judgment, I got
pulled in to help with the school concert again. 3. (of an of-
fender or a suspect) arrest; detain: When I put a person under
house arrest and she breaks it, I pull her in.
draw someone out • pull someone out
draw someone out—encourage a person to talk about one’s
private thoughts: Mary is very quiet; try to draw her out at
the party.
pull someone out—cause smb. to regain cheerfulness or good
health: You’re feeling low because you’re overtired; a good hol-
iday will pull you out.