Phrasal Verb - jerking-around
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.Definition
- To waste time or energy on unimportant or trivial matters. 2. To deceive, manipulate, or cause confusion for someone, often for amusement or entertainment. 3. To move or cause something to move suddenly or violently.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | He's been jerking around all day, never getting anything done. |
| 2 | Don't jerk around with me, tell me the truth. |
| 3 | The driver jerked the car to a halt, startling the passengers. |
| 4 | Stop jerking around and focus on your studies. |
| 5 | The kids were jerking each other around, trying to scare one another. |
| 6 | Jerking around the steering wheel won't help you drive better. |
| 7 | He jerked the rope to pull the cart, but it didn't budge. |
| 8 | The roller coaster jerked and jolted as it climbed the first hill. |
| 9 | The salesman jerked us around, promising discounts that didn't exist. |
| 10 | The comedian jerked around the audience, trying to get a reaction |