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cock-and-bull story
noun as in interesting but unbelievable story
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Is he here with another cock-and-bull story about land grants?
"It's no cock-and-bull story you'll find it," asserted the Irishman.
And you seriously expect us to believe this cock-and-bull story as an explanation—unsupported by any kind of proof?
“Well, I do not mind coming to hear what cock-and-bull story you have trumped up,” muttered Saurin, turning away.
And pray, whom do you expect to delude with this cock-and-bull story?
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On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to cock-and-bull story, such as: fanciful tale, farfetched story, fish story, flight of fancy, song and dance, and tall story.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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