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Unfair TreatmentPlay
Used when someone is manipulating you or not being honest with you. SlideI realized the salesperson was just jerking me around with false discounts.
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Emotional ImpactPlay
Expresses frustration when someone has been treated deceitfully. SlideAfter finding out the truth, she said, 'You've been jerking me around for too long.'
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Demanding HonestyPlay
Often used when confronting someone who has not been straightforward. SlideHe confronted his friend, saying, 'Stop jerking me around and tell me what happened.'