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2021-06-10 09:06
Jerk (one's) chain American British informal
To harass or make a joke on someone by convincing them to believe untrue things
Stop jerking my chain! I have read this morning's newspaper, there is no concert at night due to the social distancing rules.
Jane is a gullible guy, that the reason why his friends often jerk his chain.
Mary is likely to hit the ceiling when being jerked during her sleep time.
To tease someone.
To annoy someone very much
To make someone feel angry or upset
To annoy someone
The verb "jerk" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
If someone or something stands/sticks out like a sore thumb, they are so noticeable that the surrounding people and things notice them.
The dress codes of the wedding are blue and green, but Liza wore the red dress - she stuck out like a sore thumb.
