drawn a long bow

A form of draw a long bow — To lie; to exaggerate.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of draw a long bow
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“drawn a long bow.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drawn%20a%20long%20bow. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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