Meaning of the word "tall tale" in English
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tall tale
US /ˌtɔːl ˈteɪl/
UK /tɔːl teɪl/
Noun
a story that is very difficult to believe; an exaggerated or incredible story
Example:
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He told us a tall tale about catching a fish as big as a car.
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Her explanation sounded like a complete tall tale.
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