Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cock-and-bull-story
noun
/ˌkɒk.ənˈbʊl stɔːr.i/
Definition
A cock-and-bull story refers to a fabricated tale or a fanciful account intended to deceive or mislead someone.
Examples
- When I asked him how he lost his job, he told me a cock-and-bull story about a bear attack.
- She often spins cock-and-bull stories to impress her friends at parties.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a story that is unbelievable or ridiculous, commonly told to joke or entertain.
Synonyms
- tall tale
- fabrication
- fantasy
- lie
