Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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Cock and Bull Story

When you use the expression ‘Cock and Bull Story’ you mean that someone is telling a tale that’s so fanciful that it’s unbelievable. Example of use: “Mindy was late again. When I asked why, she gave me some cock and bull story about her toaster exploding.”