fish story en · NOUN
Etymology
From the generally held belief that fishermen tend to exaggerate the size of their catch. Unrelated to the figurative sense of fishy.
Meanings
- An exaggerated or boastful story.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fish stories | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
shaggy-dog story · cock-and-bull story · whopper · traveller's tale
Synonyms
Translations (6)
de Seemannsgarn (exaggerated or boastful story) · pl wierutne kłamstwo (exaggerated or boastful story) · fi kalajuttu (exaggerated or boastful story) · pt história de pescador (exaggerated or boastful story) · nb fiskeskrøne (exaggerated or boastful story) · fi kalavale (exaggerated or boastful story)