spin (someone) a story/tale/yarn

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Definition

  1. Verb + two objects

    To create and narrate a story, either with the intent to deceive or for the purpose of entertainment.

    • He spun a story about needing to take time off work because his grandmother was ill.

    • She spun a wild yarn about why she was late, claiming she was abducted by aliens.

    • He can always spin an intriguing yarn about his travels around the world.