What is the meaning of this sentence: "What are you trying to pull here?"
Here is the contexts:
Alex: Well, um, I know she loves playing the harp, so I found this beautiful music box that plays one of her favorite songs.
Sheldon: Now, Amy already has a real harp. And it can play any song.
What are you trying to pull here?" (The Big Bang Theory)
P.S.: Thanks for your answers!

Question

What is the meaning of this sentence: "What are you trying to pull here?"
Here is the contexts:
Alex: Well, um, I know she loves playing the harp, so I found this beautiful music box that plays one of her favorite songs.
Sheldon: Now, Amy already has a real harp. And it can play any song.
What are you trying to pull here?" (The Big Bang Theory)
P.S.: Thanks for your answers!

Answer

I might have a hard time explaining this, but: I would say it's the same thing as saying "what are you hiding?" or "what are your true intentions?" to someone who is obviously hiding something.

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What are you trying to get away with?  (You are trying to cheat me?)

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