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cock-and-bull story

/ˈkɒk ən ˈbʊl ˌstɔːri/

Traduction: Histoire invraisemblable, exagérée ou inventée, présentée comme vraie mais clairement incroyable ou absurde.

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/ˈkɒk ən ˈbʊl ˌstɔːri/C1informal
  • frHistoire invraisemblable, exagérée ou inventée, présentée comme vraie mais clairement incroyable ou absurde.

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.

    frhistoire à dormir debout

    • 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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