Sentence examples for a yarn from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a yarn" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a long, often elaborate story or tale, especially one that is exaggerated or fictional.
Example: "He spun a yarn about his adventures in the mountains that had everyone laughing."
Alternatives: "a tale" or "a story".

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And what a yarn it is.

A yarn web by João Modé.

He is not spinning a yarn here.

What a yarn spinner he was, truly.

Tells him a yarn about all the interesting….

"One woman spun quite a yarn," Matarić said.

The president was also good with a yarn.

Let's spin a yarn on this yawl, y'all.

Hers is a yarn with swagger, colour and song".

Colombians own a yarn store and a photo store.

"Eugene is best understood and appreciated as... a yarn spinner...

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