He tried to explain his lateness with some ridiculous cock and bull story about being attacked by a flock of pigeons
I don't believe a word of it; it sounds like a complete cock and bull story
She was tired of his constant cock and bull stories about how he almost won the lottery
The judge dismissed the witness's testimony as a mere cock and bull story
Don't try to pull the wool over my eyes with some cock and bull story
He was notorious for fabricating elaborate cock and bull stories to get out of trouble
The journalist uncovered the truth behind the politician's cock and bull story
We could tell by the look on his face that it was another one of his cock and bull stories
Her explanation for the broken vase was a rather weak cock and bull story
After hearing his cock and bull story, she decided it was best to just walk away
You won't believe what happened at the park.
Oh no, another cock and bull story from you?
This time it's actually true, I swear!
He told a cock and bull story about his car trouble
His excuse for being late was unbelievable
That explanation is clearly fabricated and untrue