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Confused, circumlocutionary and incoherent talk, sometimes deliberately so

An excessively elaborate story or excuse used to justify something

A fuss or commotion

Interesting but unbelievable story

A generally lengthy speech or lecture

A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes

Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response

A long, rambling story or statement

A reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense

A false or exaggerated remark or story

The occurrence of dangerous or exciting things

A feeling, act or declaration of disapproval or objection to something

The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification

Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion

A fraudulent scheme or ruse

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Noun

Confused, circumlocutionary and incoherent talk, sometimes deliberately so

stuff and nonsense

unintelligible language

obscure language

meaningless talk

thoughtlessness

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“The mayor's representative gave us a song and dance about legal issues and municipal liability.”

Noun

An excessively elaborate story or excuse used to justify something

elaborate explanation

smoke and mirrors

“You could call your vendors and give them a big song and dance about all the great things happening in your company.”

Noun

A fuss or commotion

fuss and bother

alarums and excursions

fuss and feathers

storm in a teacup

tempest in a teapot

much ado about nothing

tempest in a teacup

mountain out of a molehill

tempest in a tea-kettle

hustle and bustle

monkey business

breach of the peace

hell broke loose

display of emotion

exhibition of oneself

comings and goings

toing and froing

Sturm und Drang

topsy-turviness

discombobulation

hectic activity

disorganization^US

ungovernableness

uncontrollability

wild excitement

howl of protest

all hell breaking loose

street fighting

violent disorder

state of unrest

howls of protest

lengthy process

chain of events

formal complaint

all hell broken loose

disorganisation^UK

reign of terror

tedious business

chorus of disapproval

rough and tumble

exchange of blows

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“I eventually grew tired with her whole song and dance about her heavy shopping bags.”

Noun

Interesting but unbelievable story

Noun

A generally lengthy speech or lecture

interior monologue

dramatic monologue

running commentary

verbal onslaught

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Noun

A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes

monkey business

course of action

confidence trick

sleight of hand

misrepresentation

unscrupulousness

underhandedness

smoke and mirrors

oldest trick in the book

crocodile tears

bait and switch

treacherousness

palace intrigue

instrumentality

confidence game

attention-grabber

method of working

wild-goose chase

diversionary tactic

misleading clue

surreptitiousness

double-crossing

mode of conduct

mode of behaviour

misleading talk

being in cahoots

secret understanding

fraudulent scheme

bit of sharp practice

false appearance

outward appearance

instrumentation

publicity device

eye-catching novelty

trumped-up charge

daylight robbery

sanctimoniousness

pretentiousness

organisation^UK

organization^US

illegal enterprise

criminal activity

hypocritical talk

hypocritical behaviour

fraudulent artifice

fradulent artifice

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Noun

Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response

Noun

A long, rambling story or statement

overelaboration

lengthy explanation

shaggy-dog story

traveller's tale

cock and bull story

traditional story

fictional account

work of fiction

long and short of it

piece of fiction

adventure story

firsthand account

work of imagination

creative writing

old wives' tale

superstitious belief

false knowledge

characterization

the whole picture

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Noun

A reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense

why and wherefore

rationalization^US

rationalisation^UK

ostensible reason

mitigating circumstances

whys and wherefores

supposed grounds

defending evidence

counterstatement

counteraccusation

counterargument

line of reasoning

the why and wherefore

supporting evidence

extenuating circumstances

summary of the facts

counter-statement

disconfirmation

counter-argument

principal element

chief ingredient

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Noun

A false or exaggerated remark or story

misrepresentation

piece of fiction

prepared speech

trumped-up story

little white lie

cock-and-bull story

departure from the truth

flight of fancy

figment of the imagination

terminological inexactitude

cock and bull story

alternative fact

disregard for the facts

deviation from the truth

false statement

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Noun

The occurrence of dangerous or exciting things

dangerous experiences

exciting experiences

perilous experiences

unfortunate situation

sorry condition

no-win situation

critical situation

sticky situation

tight situation

awkward situation

problematic situation

difficult situation

tricky situation

worst-case scenario

reversal of fortune

botched situation

stroke of ill luck

storm in a teacup

tempest in a teapot

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Noun

A feeling, act or declaration of disapproval or objection to something

howls of protest

formal complaint

howl of protest

chorus of disapproval

dissatisfaction

counter-argument

statement of opposition

taking exception

civil disobedience

statement of dissatisfaction

bone of contention

argument against

difficulty with

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Noun

The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification

Noun

Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion

propaganda campaign

public relations

advertising campaign

publicity campaign

extravagant commendation

marketing campaign

advertising promotion

extensive publicity

favourable mention

piece of publicity

counter-information

image management

publicity stunt

media attention

press reporting

press treatment

press write-ups

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Noun

A fraudulent scheme or ruse

misrepresentation

smoke and mirrors

confidence trick

sanctimoniousness

pharisaicalness

confidence game

false profession

bit of sharp practice

fraudulent scheme

self-righteousness

pretentiousness

criminal activity

piece of deception

monkey business

sleight of hand

lack of veracity

superciliousness

self-satisfaction

bait-and-switch

victimisation^UK

victimization^US

crocodile tears

daylight robbery

disingenuousness

hypocritical talk

hypocritical behaviour

duplicitousness

illegal enterprise

criminal violence

criminal action

a criminal offence

being two-faced

affected superiority

double standard

irresistible bait

oldest trick in the book

course of action

bait and switch

trumped-up charge

attention-grabber

wild-goose chase

diversionary tactic

misleading clue

treacherousness

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