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cock-and-bull story::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fairy story, fairy tale, fairytale, song and dance |
| Type of | fib, story, tale, taradiddle, tarradiddle |
Examples of cock-and-bull story
cock-and-bull story
It never occurred to Fred to make up some cock-and-bull story.
From the newsobserver.com
But, then, everyone seems to enjoy a cock and bull story, too.
From the metro.co.uk
A cock-and-bull story like that surely violates the oath.
From the theatlantic.com
This kind of cock-and-bull story insulted the intelligence of the electorate and put into question his own.
From the dailyherald.com
Sounds like a cock and bull story to us.
From the independent.co.uk
I have heard every cock and bull story from VA employees who have taken me aside and suggested what I should do.
From the nation.time.com
Not only was Goldman not allowed to see the books, but was fed a cock-and-bull story about the sophisticated mechanics of the fund that nobody concerned understood or believed.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
When I compare their rates with a competitor who doesn't have a contract their salespeople consistently give me a cock and bull story that the contract is necessary to cover the cost of a free phone.
From the forbes.com
