spin a yarn

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词形变化

spins a yarn 三单 spun a yarn spinning a yarn 现在分词 spun a yarn 过去式 spun a yarn 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.

    习语

词源

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

来源：wiktionary