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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
cock and bull story

  1. A
    an implausible story used as an excuse
  2. B
    a story which sounds unbelievable but it is true
  3. C
    a story with a predictable ending
  4. D
    a very boring narrative

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The idiom "cock and bull story" refers to a story or explanation that is obviously unbelievable, far-fetched, or highly implausible, usually concocted as an excuse.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
cock and bull story
A
an implausible story used as an excuse
B
a story which sounds unbelievable but it is true
C
a story with a predictable ending
D
a very boring narrative

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