Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.

We had to spin a yarn to hide the fact.

  1. tell a long story

  2. tell lie

  3. keep quiet

  4. divert attention
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'To spin a yarn' means to tell a long, often fanciful story. When someone 'spins a yarn,' they're telling a tale that may be exaggerated or fabricated. In this context, they created a story (Option A) to hide the truth - the idiom specifically refers to storytelling, not merely lying.

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