tell a tall tale

To narrate a story that is greatly exaggerated or particularly imaginative, such that it is difficult to believe. My uncle has always been fond of telling tall tales about his time overseas. I used to believe him when I was a kid.

See also: tale, tall, tell

See also:

a tall tale
tall tale
a tall story
tall story
tell (something) to (one)
tell to
recount
recount (something) to (one)
recount to
fond of a drop

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