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cock-and-bull story
/kˈɒkandbˈʊl stˈɔːɹɪ/
cock and bull storyCock-and-bull story
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história da carochinha, conto inverossímil
a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse
Humorous
Idiom
Informal
Exemplos
The tall tales in that novel were a collection of cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts.
As histórias exageradas naquele romance eram uma coleção de histórias absurdas que o tornaram um best-seller entre os entusiastas de aventura.
