hauling off
Dragging something off
Hauling off typically means drawing back to deliver a blow: He hauled off and punched the guy.
The phrase suggests winding up before striking, with the force implied by the distance traveled.
It can extend to any sudden aggressive action: She hauled off and told him exactly what she thought of him.
Separately, hauling off means removing or transporting away: They're hauling off the old appliances tomorrow.
- readyingMaking prepared beforehand
- getting readyPreparation before an event
- carryMove while supporting
- lash outAttack abruptly in anger
- letting looseRemoving restraints or inhibitions
winding up · strike · drag · punch · swing · hit · slap · draw back · jab · pull · attack · gearing up · tow · preparing · lift · bracing · lug · transport
hauling offdelivering
Transporting to a recipient
bringing in · dropping off · bringing · importing · depositing
hauling offholding back
Preventing forward movement
refraining · pulling back · hesitating · backing down · standing down
hauling offbringing in
Conveying to interior
putting in · adding · installing · setting down · placing