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Jemandem einen Bären aufbinden
Literally 'to tie a bear on someone,' it means to tell someone a lie or a tall tale and make them believe it. It is often used when someone realizes they have been pranked.
Examples in context
Willst du mir einen Bären aufbinden?
Are you trying to pull my leg?
Er hat uns einen Bären aufgebunden.
He pulled our leg.
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