fish story

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Noun
  - 1.2.1 Translations

English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From the tendency of fishermen to exaggerate the size of their catch.

Noun [edit]

fish story (plural fish stories)

An exaggerated or boastful story; a tall tale.

Translations [edit]

exaggerated or boastful story

German: Seemannsgarn (de)

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