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tell it to the marines
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en
1.
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UK
Australia
informal
colloquial
Express disbelief in a story or claim, implying that it is so unlikely that only the gullible would believe it.
Dismiss an assertion as a tall tale and indicate that the speaker will not be convinced.
2.
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informal
jocular
Tell someone to go and say their boast or excuse to others, typically as a way of dismissing it.
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