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Grammar: Idioms
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A cock and bull story
To get into trouble
An imaginary story
A sudden shock
Not to the point
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.