They distract the worried boy with the elaborate story of Mom's broken arm, until the vet is ready for them.

The most elaborate story is found in the latest saga, Heimskringla.

When the picture was developed, we created an elaborate story about a cigarette-stealing trout.

Trelawny constructed an elaborate story of his activities as a teenager.

He'd concocted an elaborate story for his wife, only she'd never asked him what he'd done with the car.

So nobody has to tell any elaborate stories anymore.

So she made up an elaborate story about needing to see a doctor then used it as an opportunity to get away.

No elaborate story of the gods is necessary to understand it.

I don't understand any of this elaborate story the Vulcan has been telling you.

She "makes up this elaborate story so it looks as though she's really stuck her neck out for Connor.