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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A cock and bull story

  1. A
    A story of animals
  2. B
    A foolish and concocted story
  3. C
    A true story
  4. D
    A children’s story

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The idiom "a cock and bull story" refers to a story or explanation that is obviously unbelievable, absurd, fabricated, or concocted, often used as an excuse.
Therefore, option B is the correct meaning.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A cock and bull story
A
A story of animals
B
A foolish and concocted story
C
A true story
D
A children’s story

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