pitch (one) a story
pitch (one) a story
To tell a lie or only part of the truth in order to convince one of something or to avoid the consequences of something. Don't you dare pitch me a story about being at the library. I want to know exactly where you were tonight. I suspect he's just pitching a story about where all that money came from.
See also: pitch, story
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a fast talker
- a/the feel of (something)
- a necessary evil
- all right
- (one) doesn't give a rip (about something)
- (one) could use (something)
- a crack at (someone or something)
- (one) doesn't give a hoot (about something)