spin a yarn

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched. idiomatic
    — Now I must tell you a little about myself;—or rather, I am inclined to spin a yarn, and tell you a great deal.

词形变化

spins a yarn present,singular,third-person spinning a yarn participle,present spun a yarn participle,past spun a yarn past

词源

By metaphor from spinning fibers into yarn or thread, as for example at a spinning wheel.
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