Banbury story of a cock and a bull
(idiomatic, obsolete, slang, Britain) A roundabout, nonsensical story.
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(idiomatic, obsolete, slang, Britain) A roundabout, nonsensical story.
BANBURY STORY, of a Cock and a Bull, an Idle relation, in order to pick Acquaintance on the Road, till a convenient Place and Opportunity offer to rob or plunder.
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