Jemandem einen Bären aufbinden
to tell someone a tall tale
Literally: to tie a bear onto someone
Meaning: to tell someone a tall tale
Example: Glaub ihm nicht, er will dir einen Bären aufbinden.
Don't believe him, he wants to pull your leg.
to tell someone a tall tale
Literally: to tie a bear onto someone
Meaning: to tell someone a tall tale
Example: Glaub ihm nicht, er will dir einen Bären aufbinden.
Don't believe him, he wants to pull your leg.