spin a yarn

To tell a wild story.

To tell a bullshit story.

The children would listen to the storyteller spin a yarn about giant ants living under the school.

The great storyteller Aesop told fables that were total crap.

by peckerwould September 20, 2010

spinning a crook yarn

the act of telling a story which is incredulous, ridiculous or not believable.

"oi cmon davo, you're spinning a crook yarn, mate"

by brunetang January 24, 2018

spinning a crook yarn

The act of telling a story, or recounting an event, but absolutely bombing.

"Dan, mate. You're spinning a crook yarn here buddy. Just give up."

by brunetang January 24, 2018