CandidAdmin:
How do we know you aren't telling a cock and bull story

CelestineNelson:
When someone says, "that's a cock and bull story," they mean that the story or explanation is unbelievable, fabricated, or likely untrue. It implies skepticism or disbelief in the narrative being presented.

For Instance:

Your employee Jake😂 eagerly entered the office on Monday morning, claiming he had been abducted by aliens over the weekend. He passionately described the extraterrestrial encounter, complete with vivid details of the spacecraft's interior and conversations with the alien beings. However, his coworkers, skeptical and exchanging dubious glances, eventually concluded that Jake's elaborate tale was nothing more than a wild and unbelievable cock and bull story.

Origin

The origin of the phrase "cock and bull story" dates back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated from two inns in England: the Cock Inn and the Bull Inn. According to the story, these inns were situated close to each other, and travelers would share exaggerated and improbable tales while enjoying drinks at these establishments.

Over time, the phrase evolved to describe any fanciful or implausible story. The association with the inns highlights the notion that such narratives were often concocted in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere, possibly fueled by alcohol, rather than being grounded in reality.

Hope you learned something...

Balablue64:
Lol op if you don't know ask they will tell you.
Covk and bull story is because in the animal kingdom cock wanted to quarrel with bull but bull said no i cannot quarrel with you am too big.
So lizard now said what are cock and bull discussing, it must be a 'cock and bull story' that's how cock and bull story came the origin of it.

CelestineNelson:
When someone says, "that's a cock and bull story," they mean that the story or explanation is unbelievable, fabricated, or likely untrue. It implies skepticism or disbelief in the narrative being presented.

For Instance:

Your employee Jake😂 eagerly entered the office on Monday morning, claiming he had been abducted by aliens over the weekend. He passionately described the extraterrestrial encounter, complete with vivid details of the spacecraft's interior and conversations with the alien beings. However, his coworkers, skeptical and exchanging dubious glances, eventually concluded that Jake's elaborate tale was nothing more than a wild and unbelievable cock and bull story.

Origin

The origin of the phrase "cock and bull story" dates back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated from two inns in England: the Cock Inn and the Bull Inn. According to the story, these inns were situated close to each other, and travelers would share exaggerated and improbable tales while enjoying drinks at these establishments.

Over time, the phrase evolved to describe any fanciful or implausible story. The association with the inns highlights the notion that such narratives were often concocted in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere, possibly fueled by alcohol, rather than being grounded in reality.

Hope you learned something...

brain54:
So many origins...

On how this idiom began.

I have read a couple of them!

Balablue64:
Lol op if you don't know ask they will tell you.
Covk and bull story is because in the animal kingdom cock wanted to quarrel with bull but bull said no i cannot quarrel with you am too big.
So lizard now said what are cock and bull discussing, it must be a 'cock and bull story' that's how cock and bull story came the origin of it.

CandidAdmin:
How do we know you aren't telling a cock and bull story