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Jack around phrasal verb
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Meaning: Make trouble for someone, fail to keep promises
(Separable [obligatory] | American English)
» Example: Don't listen to him- he always JACKS people AROUND.
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Meaning: Make trouble for someone, fail to keep promises
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Jack in phrasal verb
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Meaning: Quit, give up
(Separable [optional] | British English)
» Example: I JACKED my job IN because my boss refused to give me a raise.
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Meaning: Quit, give up
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Jack up phrasal verb
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Meaning: Raise a car to be able to do mechanical work
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: We JACKED the car UP and changed the tyre. -
Meaning: Increase sharply
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: They have JACKED UP the price of oil this month.
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Meaning: Raise a car to be able to do mechanical work