fios, linhas, histórias
1. Threads or strands of fiber twisted together, used for knitting, weaving, or sewing
She bought colorful yarns to knit a sweater.
Ela comprou fios coloridos para tricotar um suéter.
2. Long, rambling stories or anecdotes, often exaggerated or fanciful tales
The old sailor told yarns about his adventures at sea.
O velho marinheiro contava histórias sobre suas aventuras no mar.
3. Fabricated or false stories; lies or tall tales
Don't believe his yarns; he's known for exaggerating.
Não acredite nas histórias dele; ele é conhecido por exagerar.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'yarns' carries a whimsical, nostalgic connotation when referring to stories—evoking images of sailors, grandparents, and folk traditions sharing tales. The textile meaning is universal, while the narrative meaning has slightly more usage in American English idiom (e.g., 'spin a yarn'), though storytelling traditions exist in both cultures.
NYC Slang
stories, tales, BS (when referring to exaggerated narratives)
Related Idioms & Phrases
spin a yarn (contar uma história)
yarn-spinning (contar histórias)
pull someone's yarn (enganar alguém com histórias)
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