put a spin on

Idioms  

1. Give a certain meaning or interpretation to. Spin is usually modified by an adjective in this expression, as in Robert was adept at putting positive spin on weak financial reports, or This chef has put a new spin on seafood dishes. Also see spin doctor. [1980s]

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Example Sentences

Over the years, non-male actors like Gillian Anderson, Charlize Theron, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Emily Blunt have been mentioned in online chatter as to who could best put a spin on the role of Agent 007 in a modern James Bond film but, according to a former Bond girl, seeing a woman follow in the footsteps of Sean Connery and, most recently, Daniel Craig, would be "too outrageous."

From Salon

"We needed to put a spin on this," Cohen explained Monday, per CNN.

From Salon

Sometimes, the fog of war leads to murkiness that has confused even the government officials, but officials may also be in situations where they have an incentive to put a spin on the facts.

From New York Times

Guy’s Ranch Kitchen Guy Fieri invites his friends to put a spin on some American classics.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking about her Marvel movie to Variety, she said she planned to "put a spin on it while still being true to the essence of it".

From BBC