set out vs spin a yarn

set out

verb
  • To explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing. 

  • To go out, leave. 

  • To position, to put in a position 

  • To start an activity with the intention of finishing it. 

spin a yarn

verb
  • To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched. 

How often have the words set out and spin a yarn occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )