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You're yanking my chain

Posted by Bob on August 09, 2000

In Reply to: You're yanking my chain posted by Mike on August 09, 2000

: I've heard a couple people say "you're yanking my chain" and I don't really know what they mean. What does this phrase mean? Thanks. Mike

Think of a dog leash. The phrase, plus the similar "you're jerking me around" is a complaint from someone who feels manipulated.

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