Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom.
Vikram told the class teacher a cock-and-bull story about why he was late.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → a silly story that is hard to believe
| Cock-and-bull story (underlined idiom) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a silly, made-up story that nobody can believe, often told as an excuse |
| Example | Meena told her mother a cock-and-bull story about a ghost eating the sweets. |