Tall Story

Pronunciation: /tɔl ˈstɔri/

Definitions of tall story

noun a lie or falsehood

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a tall story about a magical unicorn.

A2 She told me a tall story about how she met a famous celebrity.

B1 The children were entertained by the tall story their teacher told them.

B2 He was known for his ability to come up with a convincing tall story on the spot.

C1 The author's latest novel is filled with intricate tall stories that captivate the reader.

C2 Despite his reputation for telling tall stories, he always managed to keep his audience engaged.

Examples of tall story in a Sentence

formal The author's latest novel was criticized for being nothing more than a tall story with no basis in reality.

informal I can't believe you fell for that tall story about the haunted house down the street!

slang That guy at the party last night was spinning a real tall story about his wild adventures.

figurative His excuse for being late was just a tall story to cover up the fact that he overslept.

Grammatical Forms of tall story

• past tense: told
• plural: tall stories
• comparative: taller story
• superlative: tallest story
• present tense: tell a tall story
• future tense: will tell a tall story
• perfect tense: have told a tall story
• continuous tense: is telling a tall story
• singular: a tall story
• positive degree: tall story
• infinitive: to tell a tall story
• gerund: telling a tall story
• participle: telling a tall story

Origin and Evolution of tall story

First Known Use: 1874 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The origin of the term 'tall story' can be traced back to the idea of exaggerated or fantastical storytelling, often used to entertain or amuse listeners.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'tall story' has evolved to refer to a story that is exaggerated or unbelievable, often used in a humorous or sarcastic context.