Spin (somebody) a yarn, tale, etc. In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "spin (somebody) a yarn, tale, etc.", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-17 10:02

Meaning of Spin (somebody) a yarn, tale, etc.

Spin (somebody) a yarn, tale, etc. informal verb phrase

To try to make someone believe a long and untrue story

Min often spins her friends yarns about her childhood.

A: I think Mason knows why Helen broke up with Peter. B: Oh, he knows nothing but how to spin a tale.

He is spinning children yarns about the heroes.

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Grammar and Usage of Spin (somebody) a yarn, tale, etc.

Verb Forms

  • to spin (somebody) a yarn, tale, etc
  • spinning (somebody) a yarn, tale, etc.
  • spins (somebody) a yarn, tale, etc.
  • spun (somebody) a yarn, tale, etc.

The verb "spin" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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