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cock–and–bull story
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cock–and–bull story
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cock–and–bull story
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ˈ
kɑːkən
ˈ
bʊl-/
noun
plural
cock–and–bull stories
cock–and–bull story
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ˈ
kɑːkən
ˈ
bʊl-/
noun
plural
cock–and–bull stories
Learner's definition of COCK–AND–BULL STORY
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informal
:
a ridiculous story that is used as an explanation or excuse
Do you think I'm going to fall for that
cock-and-bull story
?
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