/Sounds like 'KWEN-to CHEE-no'/
In Spain and Mexico, a completely fabricated story or ridiculous excuse that nobody believes. Cuentos chinos are the specialty of people who owe you something and can't deliver on their promises.
Example
"Don't come at me with that nonsense — just tell the truth."
"That story wouldn't fool even his own mother."
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/Sounds like 'KWEN-to CHEE-no'/
In Spain and Mexico, a completely fabricated story or ridiculous excuse that nobody believes. Cuentos chinos are the specialty of people who owe you something and can't deliver on their promises.
Example
"Don't come at me with that nonsense — just tell the truth."
"That story wouldn't fool even his own mother."
Word family
Regional synonyms: