jerk (one's) chain

jerk (one's) chain

To tease someone, often by trying to convince them of something untrue. Quit jerking my chain, I know there isn't a Hollywood director calling me right now. I love jerking my sister's chain—it's almost too easy to annoy her.
See also: chain, jerk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • pull (one's) leg
  • pull leg
  • pull somebody's leg
  • pull someone’s leg
  • pull someone's leg
  • put (one) on
  • put on
  • put someone on
  • pull someone’s chain
  • pull (one's) chain