JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 91

Question 91

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s): Most of the time my Boss tells cock and bull stories

  1. A.costly
  2. B.unreasonable
  3. C.clever
  4. D.untrue
  5. E.funny
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (untrue)

Explanation

A 'cock and bull story' is a made-up, unbelievable story, i.e. untrue.