One way is to use it as a plot device. For instance, if it's a fable - type story, the large rooster could be a symbol of pride. The husband character could learn a lesson about humility when faced with this larger - than - life rooster.
Well, if it's a story about seeing a rooster much larger than a human male (your husband in the story), it could be a symbol of something extraordinary or out of the ordinary in that fictional world. Maybe it represents a sense of awe or the presence of a unique, larger - than - life element in the story's setting.
In some European folklore, there are tales of a magical rooster that was bigger than normal and had the power to predict the weather. If it crowed three times in a row in the morning, it was said that a storm was coming. Farmers would rely on this rooster's behavior to plan their day and protect their crops.
You could say something like 'That's not an appropriate topic for discussion. Let's talk about something more positive and respectful.'
It could include how you first saw the rooster. For example, you might say 'I first saw the cock in a small farmyard. It was standing on a fence post, looking so majestic.'
Once upon a time, I went to my grandparents' farm for the first time. As I was exploring the yard, I heard a strange sound. Then I saw a big, colorful cock strutting around. It had such bright feathers and a proud look on its face. It was quite intimidating at first, but then I found it really interesting as it pecked at the ground and crowed loudly.
There was a girl named Sophie. She had always heard stories about the big rooster on the neighboring farm but had never seen it. One sunny morning, she decided to go and see for herself. When she got to the farm, she walked towards the chicken coop. Suddenly, a large rooster emerged. It was much bigger than she had expected. Its feathers were a mix of brown and gold. The rooster eyed her curiously as she stared in amazement. This was her first time seeing such a big rooster, and she couldn't wait to tell her friends all about it.
My first time seeing a rooster strut was a memorable experience. I was in a rural area visiting some friends. Their rooster started strutting around the yard. It had this rhythm to its walk. It would take a few steps, pause, and then puff up its feathers. I watched it for a long time, trying to figure out what it was doing. I later learned that it was a way for the rooster to assert its dominance and attract the hens. It was really fascinating to see nature at work like that.
Well, we can have a story about a rooster with a really large and beautiful comb. There was a farmer who had a special rooster. This rooster's comb was much bigger than the others. It was like a bright red crown. Every morning, when the sun rose, this rooster would stand on a high perch and crow louder than all the other roosters in the farmyard. His big comb made him look very majestic, and all the hens were quite attracted to him. He led the flock of chickens around the farm, always looking out for any signs of danger, and he was the pride of the farmer.
It's a strange and inappropriate statement. 'Cock' has a vulgar meaning in this context. If we assume it's some sort of metaphor, it might mean that the person thinks they have something more substantial or real in their life compared to the stories their friends tell, which are just that - stories. However, this is a very unrefined way of expressing such an idea.
No, it's not a very common phrase. It's rather specific and would only be used in contexts where there is a particular interest in the husband's relationship with a rooster and the wife's act of sharing that story.