give a line

give (one) a line

To speak deceptively to one. In this phrase, "line" refers to a prepared response, perhaps one intended to be what the listener wants to hear. Don't give me a line, tell me the truth—what's the real reason you missed my party?
See also: give, line
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give someone a line

 and feed someone a line
to lead someone on; to deceive someone with false talk. Don't pay any attention to John. He gives everybody a line. He's always feeding us a line.
See also: give, line
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • give (one) (one's) head
  • give head
  • give somebody their head
  • give someone their head
  • drive (one) out of office
  • force (one) out of office
  • force out of office
  • cooking for one
  • 1FTR
  • as one door closes, another (one) opens