spun a yarn

A form of spin a yarn — To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of spin a yarn
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spun a yarn. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spun%20a%20yarn

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