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Jemandem einen Bären aufbinden.

phrase idiomatic expressions

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. To pull someone's leg.
  2. This idiom is used to describe the act of telling someone a lie or a tall tale in a joking or deceptive manner.

Registerinformal

Usage noteYou use this phrase when you want to suggest that someone is not telling the truth. It is common in casual social settings among friends.

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