Jerk (one's) chain In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "jerk (one's) chain", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-06-10 09:06

Meaning of Jerk (one's) chain

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.

Other phrases about:

Joshing me
be joking with you in a humorous way
pull (one's) chain

To tease someone. 

bug the hell/crap/shit out of somebody

To annoy someone very much

rattle someone's cage

To make someone feel angry or upset

get on (one's) tits

To annoy someone

Grammar and Usage of Jerk (one's) chain

Verb Forms

  • jerk (one's) chain
  • jerks (one's) chain
  • jerked (one's) chain
  • jerking (one's) chain

The verb "jerk" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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