Meaning of 'Spinning a line'
What does the saying 'Spinning a line' mean?
Idiom: Spinning a line
Meaning:
When someone spins you a line, they are trying to deceive you by lying.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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