But privately, elaborate tales - some near truth, some far-fetched - have festered.

She weaves an elaborate tale, infusing it with warmth and texture.

The second third of the novel consists of this flashback, an elaborate tall tale without, in my judgment, much point.

Literate, cleverly comedic, best appreciated as an elaborate twisted tale.

Poorer inhabitants are said to try to trick tourists into relinquishing some money through elaborate tales.

Often these dealers spin quite elaborate tales about their objects.

I'm not talking just about special effects but interesting, elaborate tales.

He phoned me and, when we arrived, told an elaborate but plausible tale of having been assaulted by an inconnu.

With each house he borrowed from, Mr. Khan created different elaborate tales.