"spin a tale"

Posted by Bruce Kahl on February 06, 2003

In Reply to: "Spin a tale" posted by ctrl-alt-del on February 06, 2003

: I'd like to find out the origin and meaning of this phrase. Thanks!

The transitive of "spin" has a meaning of forming or creating as when a spider "spins" a web.
So when someone "spins a tale" he or she is creating or forming a story.

• "spin a tale" James Briggs 02/06/03
  • "Spin a tale" R. Berg 02/06/03
    • "Spin a tale" Bob 02/06/03
      • With respect Lewis 02/07/03
        • With respect Bob 02/07/03
          • Surprise! Nautical origin! R. Berg 02/07/03
      • "spin a tale" R. Berg 02/06/03
      • Thanks all! ctrl-alt-del 02/06/03