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cock–and–bull story

cock–and–bull story /ˈkɑːkənˈbʊl-/ noun
plural cock–and–bull stories
cock–and–bull story
/ˈkɑːkənˈbʊl-/
noun
plural cock–and–bull stories
Britannica Dictionary definition of COCK–AND–BULL STORY
[count] informal
: a ridiculous story that is used as an explanation or excuse