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jerk away

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jerk something away (from someone, something, or an animal)
to snatch something away or quickly pull something back from someone or an animal. I jerked the bone away from the dog. Kelly jerked the ant poison away from the child. Mary jerked her hand away from the fire.
See also: away, jerk
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If they suddenly become aggressive and lunge at you or bite you, you must not jerk away in an instant.
Stop Parrot Biting from Biting You ? Basic Views About the Process by S Moronse / Pets and Animals community
That said, Washington's Rick Neuheisel went way overboard and is lucky the Huskies didn't jerk away the life preserver last week when he was caught not only telling a lie to reporters, but having the university put out a false statement on its Web page after he'd also misled his boss about his interest in becoming the head coach of the 49ers.
Neuheisel's `coach speak' sounds a lot like lying by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
If the snake does bite, do not attempt to jerk away.
Snakes Have Feelings, Too by Allen, Robert Ross / Camping Magazine
 
 
 
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