English Class 5 Idioms

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Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/proverb :
Spin a yarn

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A Do weaving work
B Be a cunning craftsman
C Stay silent
D Tell a long and far-fetched story

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Answer: D. Tell a long and far-fetched story

To spin a yarn means to tell a long, often improbable or exaggerated story, usually for entertainment. The phrase originated from sailors in the 1800s who would tell tall tales to pass the time while performing repetitive tasks like repairing ropes (spinning yarn).

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