spin a tale

Examples (10)

• The old sailor loved to spin a tale about his days at sea.
• He could spin a tale that would keep the children enchanted for hours.
• She spun a tale of adventure to explain her long absence.
• Politicians often spin a tale to win over the voters.
• It’s easy to spin a tale when no one can prove you wrong.
• The novelist spun a complex tale of mystery and intrigue.
• Don't spin me a tale; just tell me the truth.
• Grandfather used to spin a tale every night before we went to bed.
• He was known for his ability to spin a tale out of the simplest events.
• The con artist spun a tale of woe to gain the widow's sympathy.