Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The truant school boy told cock and-bull stories to escape punishment.

Options

A. A) drab and boring
B. B) authentic and realistic
C. C) interesting and thrilling
D. D) absurd and unbelievable

Answer

D

Explanation

cock and bull stories : absurd and unbelievable. He was asked for an explanation, not a cock and bull story. The best option is asburd and unbelievable