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Old February 15, 2010, 08:40 AM
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Thank you, Hermit.

Does 'tall tale' in this case mean 'exageración' (even 'mentira')?
Then you don't tall tale me ok.

That I guess is the same that says you don't lie me.
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Old February 15, 2010, 10:26 AM
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@Crotalito, 'tall tale' (mentira, exageración) is a noun. You can't use it as a verb.
The verb is 'tell tall tales'. Don't tell me tall tales (don't lie to me).
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Old February 15, 2010, 11:56 AM
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To tell tales significa inventar historias
Pero la palabra telltale (una palabra) en from de adjectivo tiene otro significado. Significa evidencia que dice la historia.

Ejemplo: When John came home from work late, his wife saw a telltale
lipstick mark on his collar.
Thank you, poli. I didn't know this word.
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