JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 69

Question 69

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose 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

  1. A.a story about a cock
  2. B.a story about a bull
  3. C.an incredible story
  4. D.an interesting story
  5. 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.