Question 69
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the word or phrase which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words: I listened with rapt attention as he spoke and he never suspected that I knew he was telling me a cock and bull story
- A.a story about a cock
- B.a story about a bull
- C.an incredible story
- D.an interesting story
- E.an eye-witness story
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (an incredible story)
Explanation
A cock and bull story is an unbelievable tale, an incredible story.