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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.

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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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