old wives' tale

English

Noun

old wives' tale (plural old wives' tales)

A supposed truth that has been passed down by word of mouth
A rumour, myth or superstition; something which is almost certainly untrue, despite acceptance by many.

Translations

supposed truth that has been passed down by word of mouth

Chinese:
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Finnish: huhupuhe (fi), akkojen puhe

rumour, myth or superstition

Chinese:
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Danish: ammestuehistorie c
Dutch: bakerpraatje (nl) n
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Finnish: harhaluulo (fi), akkojen puhe

German: Ammenmärchen (de) n
Norwegian: kjerringsnakk
Romanian: leac băbesc n
Russian: бабьи сказки (babʹi skazki)
Yiddish: באָבע־מעשׂה‎‎ f (bobe-mayse)

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