A rubbish or far-fetched story.
Cock and bull story
Example Sentences
"Don't give me that cock and bull story."
"He told some cock and bull story about missing the train."
Etymology & History
British expression meaning implausible tale. Origin uncertain (possibly Cock and Bull pubs). British skepticism phrase.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Vulgar
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Formality
Informal
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