How is the phrase tiré par les cheveux translated from French to English

English translation
Far-fetched
adjective

Difficile à croire, improbable ou invraisemblable.

Hard to believe, unlikely, or implausible.

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  • Cette explication me semble tirée par les cheveux. — That explanation seems far-fetched to me.

  • Peux-tu vraiment croire une histoire aussi tirée par les cheveux ? — Can you really believe such a far-fetched story?

  • Son idée pour le projet est un peu tirée par les cheveux. — Her idea for the project is a bit far-fetched.

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