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Meaning of 'Spin a yarn'

What does the saying 'Spin a yarn' mean?

Idiom: Spin a yarn

Meaning:

If someone spins a yarn, they tell a story, usually a long or fanciful one.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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