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spin out

idiom
Meaning

To prolong; to make longer (in time).


Examples
SIMPLE

They try to spin out the meeting as long as possible.

CONTEXTUAL

The director decided to spin out the final scene of the movie to add more suspense for the audience.

COMPLEX

Rather than concluding the negotiations quickly, the lawyer chose to spin out the discussion, hoping to wear down the opposition through sheer exhaustion.

Anchors to
Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    make someone's head spin

    To cause someone to be dizzy.

  2. 02

    spin a yarn

    To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.

  3. 03

    spin doctor

    To generate spin (a favorable interpretation or bias).

  4. 04

    spin one's wheels

    To make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.

  5. 05

    spin someone's wheels

    To excite someone; to stir someone's emotions.

  6. 06

    take for a spin

    To test or try out something, especially an automobile.

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