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cock-and-bull story

/ˈkɒk ən ˈbʊl ˌstɔːri/

Tradução: História improvável, exagerada ou inventada, apresentada como verdade, mas evidentemente inverossímil ou absurda.

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/ˈkɒk ən ˈbʊl ˌstɔːri/C1informal
  • ptHistória improvável, exagerada ou inventada, apresentada como verdade, mas evidentemente inverossímil ou 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.

    ptHistória da carochinha

    • 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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