Sentence examples for give a jerk from inspiring English sources

You will know when to give a jerk with your finger and get the cap off.

Analysts said the rate rises might give a knee jerk lift to currencies - and even this was debatable - but would do little for future growth prospects in these countries.

I'm not going to give a knee-jerk reflex reaction and say no way.

As much as I want to give a knee-jerk snarky treatment to something called the iShoe, I just can't.

Don't give a knee-jerk "yes of course".

The blessed old tub gave a sudden jerk.

Djokovic, with ice in his eyes, pushed his tongue into his bottom lip and gave a macho jerk of his chin.

He added: "Unfortunately, it is very disappointing that the Conservative party gave a knee-jerk reaction when this story broke without first listening to my side of the story, and haven't reached out to me since, as they should also be celebrating this victory with me today.

"You won't get me giving a knee-jerk reaction.

Responding to the criticism, Mr Green said: "It is unfortunate that Show Racism the Red Card has fallen into the trap of taking something out of context and giving a knee-jerk reaction.

When the wealthy Monsieur GM places a diamond necklace around her throat she gives an involuntary jerk: we feel not only the cold weight of the jewels on her skin but also her choke of covetous emotion.