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Jerk around

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Unfair Treatment

Used when someone is manipulating you or not being honest with you.

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I realized the salesperson was just jerking me around with false discounts.
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Emotional Impact

Expresses frustration when someone has been treated deceitfully.

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After finding out the truth, she said, 'You've been jerking me around for too long.'
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Demanding Honesty

Often used when confronting someone who has not been straightforward.

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He confronted his friend, saying, 'Stop jerking me around and tell me what happened.'
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