Signification
An explanation that is hard to believe.
Contexte culturel
Swedes value transparency. Using this phrase is a polite way to call out a lie. Similar to Sweden, Germans value logic and directness. The French appreciate wit; using a colorful idiom is preferred. In Japan, direct confrontation is avoided; this phrase might be softened.
Context is key
Only use this when you are sure the person is lying or exaggerating.
Signification
An explanation that is hard to believe.
Context is key
Only use this when you are sure the person is lying or exaggerating.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Att påstå att katten körde bilen är en ____.
The scenario is ridiculous, so it requires the term for a far-fetched explanation.
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesAtt påstå att katten körde bilen är en ____.
The scenario is ridiculous, so it requires the term for a far-fetched explanation.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, but be careful. It is direct.
Expressions liées
Långsökt teori
similarFar-fetched theory
Att ta i
similarTo exaggerate