jerk someone around

Related to word: jerk

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to deliberately create obstacles or challenges for an individual

    • He shouldn't jerk my colleagues around; he always yells at me as if he is deliberately creating challenges.

    • I feel like he's jerking me around because every time I ask a question, he just shifts the blame.

    • The company shouldn't jerk employees around like that; it will only lower morale.