ほら話ばなし

noun

tall tale; cock-and-bull story; bullshit

Refers to an exaggerated, boastful, or completely made-up story. ほらを吹く (to boast/tell tall tales) is a common related expression. The gloss 'bullshit' is vulgar and should be used with caution.

• 彼かれの話はなしはどうせほら話ばなしだよ。

  His story is just a tall tale anyway.

• あの人ひとはいつもほら話ばなしばかりしている。

  That person is always telling tall tales.