line shooting

/ˈlaɪnˌʃutɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of talking in an exaggerated or boastful way; bragging or telling tall tales.
    • The old sailor's line-shooting entertained the children for hours.
    • I've had enough of his line-shooting; he never actually does what he claims.
    • His story about catching a fish as big as a boat was just line-shooting.
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