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cock-and-bull story

/ˈkɒk ən ˈbʊl ˌstɔːri/

Traducción: Historia increíble, exagerada o inventada que se presenta como verdadera pero es claramente inverosímil o absurda.

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/ˈkɒk ən ˈbʊl ˌstɔːri/C1informal
  • esHistoria increíble, exagerada o inventada que se presenta como verdadera pero es claramente inverosímil o absurda.

An implausible, exaggerated, or fabricated tale that is presented as true but is clearly unbelievable or ridiculous.

  1. An improbable or fabricated taleB2informal

    A story that is obviously untrue or exaggerated, often told to deceive or entertain.

    eshistoria increíble

    • He told a cock-and-bull story about being kidnapped by aliens.
    • Don't believe his cock-and-bull story about winning the lottery twice.
    • She came up with a cock-and-bull story to explain why she was late.
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