Feed (one) a line In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "feed (one) a line", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-10-20 07:10

Meaning of Feed (one) a line

Synonyms:

put one over on , throw dust in someone's eyes

Variants:

give (one) a line

Feed (one) a line informal verb phrase

“Give someone a line” is also used to convey the same meaning.

To deceive someone into believing something that is not true, often as an excuse

He fed me a line about his family emergency.

Do not feed me a line! Why did you do it?

She told me that she was very busy so she couldn't help me, but I knew that she was just trying to feed me a line.

Other phrases about:

lie (one's) way out of (something)

To avoid trouble or get out of a difficult situation by telling lies

Grammar and Usage of Feed (one) a line

Verb Forms

  • feeds (one) a line
  • fed (one) a line
  • feeding (one) a line
  • Possessive Adjectives

    • feed her a line
    • feed him a line
    • feed me a line
    • feed them a line
    • feed us a line
    • feed you a line

The verb "feed" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Feed (one) a line

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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