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That refers to a tale, which is a story, and not a tail, which an animal has at the end of its back. A fisherman's tale is a made up story, like a fisherman might tell either to brag or to pass the time.
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'they looked like a pair of peaocks with fake tail feathers'?
It's not an idiom - it's a pretty good vivid description of someone trying to pretend to be something they are not. Imagine a peacock with fake tail feathers attached.
What does the idiom with his tail flying in the sky mean?
This isn't an idiom - it's talking about some animal with their tail held high, flying behind them.
What does the idiom of dog's tail mean?
There isn't an idiom "dog's tail." There are several idioms about dogs and tails, but I'm not sure which one you're thinking of.
What is the idiom meaning of to be?
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'pest'?
Pest is not an idiom. It's a word.
What is the meaning of the idiom apple shiner idiom?
The idiom "apple shiner" means the teacher's pet.
What is the meaning of the idiom in pink health?
The meaning of the idiom in the pink of health means being in good health.
Is there an idiom meaning to impress someone?
The idiom means impress someone is egg on
What is the meaning of the idiom cope with?
It's not an idiom - to cope means to deal with, or to handle
What is an Idiom meaning having lots of experience?
"Old hand" is an idiom meaning having lots of experience.
What is the origin of the idiom to wolf down?
It is not an idiom. It is an expression. The difference is that an idiom's meaning cannot be derived from the meaning of its individual words. In the expression wolfing down food, the meaning is clearly derived from the meaning of the words, and people have been saying it for hundreds of years.
Is treat others like you would want to be treated. Is this an idiom?
No. This is not an idiom. An idiom is a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words. So it is not easy to know the meaning of an idiom. For example 'Let the cat out of the bag' is an idiom meaning to tell a secret by mistake. The meaning has nothing to do with cats or bags. "Treat others like you would want them to treat you" is a saying,
