hang noodles on my ears

hang noodles on my ears

To mislead me or fool me. Used especially in negative imperative constructions. Oh please, do not hang noodles on my ears—you clearly forged your mom's signature on this document! If you don't want to go, just tell me. Don't hang noodles on my ears and fake being sick. Do not hang noodles on my ears—I know you don't need that kind of personal identifying information from me over the phone.

See also: ear, hang, noodle, on

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