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Cook up a story

Idiom Food

Meaning

To invent a false story.

Example Sentences

"He cooked up a story to explain why he was late."

Related Expressions

Break the news

To tell someone important or bad news.

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to create your own way of achieving success or independence

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to avoid laughing in a funny situation

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analyzing unknown processes by studying their inputs and out...

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to stop fighting and surrender

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