cock-and-bull story

US /ˌkɑk.ənˈbʊl ˈstɔː.ri/
UK /ˌkɑk.ənˈbʊl ˈstɔː.ri/
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cerita karut, cerita rekaan, cerita dongeng

a story that is obviously not true, especially one told as an excuse

:
Don't give me that cock-and-bull story about why you're late.
Jangan berikan saya cerita karut itu tentang mengapa anda lewat.
His excuse was a complete cock-and-bull story.
Alasannya adalah cerita karut semata-mata.