tell me another one

Meaning: Said to someone whose story is obviously untrue.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Example: “You beat the champion at chess? Tell me another one.”

Category: Daily Life

Origin: Short for "tell me another story like that one," an ironic invitation to keep lying. It is recorded from the 19th century.

Equivalents in other languages

go off the rails — To lose control of one's life or behavior.
there's nothing for it — There is no other choice.
on the back of an envelope — Roughly worked out, without proper tools or care.
truth be told — To be honest about it.
for the life of me — However hard I try.
kick the can down the road — To put off dealing with a problem, leaving it for later.

a scapegoat — Someone blamed for others' faults.
away with the fairies — Daydreaming, or not quite in touch with reality.
drop the ball — To make a mistake, especially by failing to do something one was responsible for.
come out of the closet — To tell people openly that one is gay or lesbian; more broadly, to reveal something kept…
neither here nor there — Not relevant to the matter being discussed.
something is rotten in the state of Denmark — Something is seriously wrong, often something being hidden.

Educado — Actually means 'polite' or 'well-mannered'. For educated (schooled), say instruído.
Balcão — Actually means 'counter' — in a shop, bar or bank. A balcony is uma varanda.
Injúria — Actually means 'insult' or 'slander'. A physical injury is uma lesão or um ferimento.