Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A cock and bull story

An imaginary story

The correct answer is OPTION 2- An imaginary story

• A "cock and bull story" means a false, exaggerated, or made-up story that is very hard to believe.

• It is often used when someone is making silly excuses or lying.

The other options for the meaning of the idiom are not accurate. To get into trouble means to find oneself in a difficult or unpleasant situation. A sudden shock means a surprise that is sudden and unexpected. Not to the point means irrelevant or not relevant to the topic at hand.