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COCK-AND-BULL STORY

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Cock-And-Bull Story.

Cock-And-Bull Story - as a noun

An interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fairy storyfairy talefairytale15song and dance

Example Sentences

"He tried to convince us with a cock-and-bull story about being abducted by aliens."
"I can't believe she fell for his cock-and-bull story about winning the lottery."
"The detective dismissed the suspect's cock-and-bull story as a desperate attempt to avoid prosecution."
"After coming home late, he told his parents a cock-and-bull story about missing the last bus."
"She made up a cock-and-bull story about losing her wallet to get sympathy from her friends."
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