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a cock-and-bull story

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a cock-and-bull story  (informal)
a story or explanation which is obviously not true She told me some cock-and-bull story about her car breaking down.
See also: story


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Try to contain your surprise then, when instead of a receipt, Val returns with a black eye and a cock-and-bull story about a gang of youths in hoodies.
Farm hand Peter Kelly said: ``This isn't a cock-and-bull story, it's a very intelligent hen and for some reason really likes football.
 
 
 
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