First all the data shows this is a silly old wives tale.
There are many wives tales regarding the meaning of the name.
It was like the old wives tale about the wind changing mid-grimace.
The garlic, of course, was an old wives tale.
Long, strong, healthy nails are possible - if you don't fall prey to myths and old wives tales!
The whole wives tale of 'I'm eating for two' is just a bunch of s@it!
Replies: Mark - I think someone is trying an "old wives tale" on you.
Old wives tales suggest that eating the bread crust makes a person's hair curlier.
One intriguing myth we came across was an old wives tale that Chihuahuas can take away asthma from a person.