Question

in_the_loop_131 a story that is too unlikely to be believed Synonyms: song and dance; snow job

Accepted Answer

COCK-AND-BULL STORY You want me to believe some cock-and-bull story that you’re late getting home because you got lost and then ran out of gas?The driver tried to explain his way out of getting a speeding ticket by inventing a cock-and-bull story. The expression originates from an English fable in which a cock and a bull had an unbelievable conversation.

Id	in_the_loop_131
Idiom	COCK-AND-BULL STORY
Definition	a story that is too unlikely to be believed
Examples	You want me to believe some cock-and-bull story that you’re late getting home because you got lost and then ran out of gas? The driver tried to explain his way out of getting a speeding ticket by inventing a cock-and-bull story.
Cross-Refs	Synonyms: song and dance; snow job
Extra Info	The expression originates from an English fable in which a cock and a bull had an unbelievable conversation.

Cock And Bull Story In The Loop 131 Believed You’re Late Home Lost