spin a line

spin somebody a line

(british)

to try to make someone believe that something is true, often so that they will do what you want or not be angry with you He spun her a line about having to work late at the office.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Leolin	-	Welsh
Elpis	-	Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Humphries	['hʌmfriz]
Corwin	KAWR-win	English
Grey	GRAY	English (Rare)
Iordan	-	Bulgarian