what does "pull one's chain" mean?
hi everyone~i wonder if "pull one's chain" means "just kidding" in English?
is there similar phrase to describe "pull one's chain" in English as well?

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It is related to kidding, but is more like teasing. It is leading someone to believe something is true when it isn’t true in a way that is sometimes mean or deriding. You could also say you’re giving someone a hard time or someone is giving you a hard time. Yanking my chain, taking the piss, taking the mickey are all related.

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To kid or tease someone, in a bad sense.
 Also, means, to irritate intentionally.

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For example, "His new GF is near pulling his chain". Means she always tries to irritate/upset/confuse/tease him.

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