How to Pronounce "feed a line"
expression
ˈfid/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪn
FEED-uh-LINE
fˈiːd/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪn
FEED-uh-LINE
Definition
To tell someone something that is not true, usually as an excuse or to trick them; to say something false to get someone to believe you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfid/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
fˈiːd/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEED-uh-LINE
UK
FEED-uh-LINE
Listen in Context
Don't feed me a line about why you're late.
I know you're just feeding me a line.
He tried to feed her a line, but she didn't believe him.
Stop feeding me lines—just tell me the truth.