Wildly outlandish story (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

tall tale

(Other definitions for tall tale that I've seen before include "Story that is difficult to believe, lofty narrative" , "unbelievable" , "Improbable story" , "Fanciful story" , "Incredible story" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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