tall tale

A greatly exaggerated or particularly imaginative story or account of something, such that it is difficult to believe. My uncle has always been fond of telling tall tales about his time overseas. I used to believe him when I was a kid, but now I've learned to just laugh along.

tall tale

A fanciful or greatly exaggerated story, as in Some youngsters love tall tales about creatures from outer space coming to earth. This idiom uses tall in the sense of "exaggerated." [Mid-1800s]

a tall tale

BRITISH, AMERICAN or

a tall story

BRITISH

COMMON A tall tale or a tall story is a very exciting or extreme event that someone tells you about but that you think is probably not true. He was very convincing, and some of his college chums believed his tall tales. `She told my guests a tall story about our relationship,' he said. `She claimed we'd been in love three years.' Note: `Tall' used to be used to describe language that was considered extremely formal or exaggerated.

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释义	tall tale tall tale A greatly exaggerated or particularly imaginative story or account of something, such that it is difficult to believe. My uncle has always been fond of telling tall tales about his time overseas. I used to believe him when I was a kid, but now I've learned to just laugh along. See also: tale, tall Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. tall tale A fanciful or greatly exaggerated story, as in Some youngsters love tall tales about creatures from outer space coming to earth. This idiom uses tall in the sense of "exaggerated." [Mid-1800s] See also: tale, tall The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a tall tale BRITISH, AMERICAN or a tall story BRITISH COMMON A tall tale or a tall story is a very exciting or extreme event that someone tells you about but that you think is probably not true. He was very convincing, and some of his college chums believed his tall tales. `She told my guests a tall story about our relationship,' he said. `She claimed we'd been in love three years.' Note: `Tall' used to be used to describe language that was considered extremely formal or exaggerated. See also: tale, tall Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. See also: a tall tale tall story a tall story think the world of think the world of (someone or something) think the world of somebody/something think the world of someone partial to partial to (someone or something) be fond of (someone or something) References in periodicals archive It can only happen in the fantasy world of tall tales. This genre is characterized by fictional, often intentionally ridiculous, stories that provide a reason for or origin of a natural phenomenon. Larger than life: reading and writing tall tales Tall tales are fun, but they shouldn't get in the way of the facts, says Cathy Gorn, executive director of National History Day, a national history fair, and an adjunct professor of American history at the University of Maryland. Heroes as Humans With Flaws Mountain Men True Grit and Tall Tales by Andrew Glass Random House, Inc. Mountain Men TALL TALE: Once had larger-than-life Spice Girl draped on a private Paris bus. Four of France's behind-the-scenes film biz players "While You Were Napping" is a toddler's tall tale of the tallest variety, with pirates, robots, firemen, construction workers, cotton candy, dinosaur bones, and french fry sandwiches to entertain the outrageous imagination of a youngster who was unwillingly put to bed for a nap (just because he was screaming, imagine that). While You Were Napping Kellogg compresses several of the yarns spun around America's archetypal tall tale hero into this exuberant picture book portrait. Five mighty men Storyteller Joe Hayes weaves a tall tale that will amuse readers of all ages. Hayes, Joe: The Gum-Chewing Rattler He introduces these tales with an outlandish claim: "The truth is that golems are real, they are out there now, and they are everywhere." At the same time, he punctuates his story with insistent references to lies, liars, and lying, culminating in his final words: "And, naturally, I'm still telling lies." In other words, Chabon's talk exhibits all the hallmarks of a tall tale, with the author signaling to the audience at every turn that the narrator is not to be completely trusted. Truth, lies, and lecture series Mexican folk stories don't just tell a tall tale: they include a healthy dose of Mexican culture and insight in the process. Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet Amateur rider Larry McGrath picked up a ten-day ban for intentionally causing interference on Tall Tale, who was found to have interfered with Donnegale on the Sedgefield: Amateur McGrath gets ten-day ban "My Pet Rattlesnake" is an illustrated tall tale from the Southwest that takes some getting used to, but ends with a giant chortle. My Pet Rattlesnake Wry humour is very much part of this tall tale when Milky the Cow gets stuck in the muck and, despite all good intentions, interventions and all known technologies fail, it is Milky's own actions that save the day. Avison, Brett (text) Craig Smith (illus.): Stuck in the Muck Nigel is intrigued by Finn's tall tale and they join an expedition to raise the shipwrecked Aurelia. Deep trouble .. FOOLS GOLD ** 12 dvd reviews A tall tale about real people: Red Liz (Queen Elizabeth I) captures pirate Granny O'Malley's son, and Granny goes to London to rescue him in a sparkling scene of manners and mores. Tall-tale heroines Another long-shot worth noting at the meeting is the John Wade-trained Tall Tale in the Jayne Thompson Memorial Novices' Chase (4.00). THE NORTH; Craigstown can hit right note
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