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    Default put a spin on sth

    dear teachers, what does put a spin on sth mean?


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    Default Re: put a spin on sth

    Hi laida, here you have a definition:

    Give a certain meaning or interpretation to. Spin is usually modified by an adjective in this expression, as in Robert was adept at putting positive spin on weak financial reports, or This chef has put a new spin on seafood dishe

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