fairy tale
noun/ˈfeəri teɪl/
/ˈferi teɪl/
(also fairy story)
- a story about magic or fairies, usually for children
- the prince in a fairy tale
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- a story that somebody tells that is not true; a lie
- Now tell me the truth: I don't want any more of your fairy stories.
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