very like a whale
adjEtymology
From an exchange between Hamlet and Polonius (discussing the shape of a cloud) in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet.
Definitions
Highly improbable
Highly improbable; not to be believed.
- 'On your way to dine with Sir William Ayr, indeed! Very like a whale that, captain, but not quite so large, you understand!' the sergeant said jeeringly.
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