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3 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JERK SOMEONE'S CHAIN»
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Speaking of Animals: A Dictionary of Animal Metaphors
A related expression, to jerk someone's chain, "to needle someone," probably
derives from the choke chain used to train dogs: it tightens around the dog's neck
when it strains at the leash (q.v.). LCRH. JERK SOMEONE'S CHAIN See Jerk ...
Robert Allen Palmatier, 1995
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Logo Design Love: A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Identities
Anyone involved in creating visual identities, or wanting to learn how to go about it, will find this book invaluable.
David Airey, 2009
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Golden Fool: The Tawny Man Trilogy
Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin “[Robin Hobb] ranks near the top of the high fantasy field. . . . [She] juggles all the balls with aplomb, besides providing spot-on characterizations ...
Robin Hobb, 2003
NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JERK SOMEONE'S CHAIN»
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Hip-hop legend Lauryn Hill takes her time: How late is too late?
How to jerk someone's chain. I would have voted with my feet. Half hour max or I'm gone unless its the Stones or someone of that sort of royalty. «Sydney Morning Herald, May 14»
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« EDUCALINGO. Jerk someone's chain [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/jerk-someones-chain>. May 2024 ».