story
/ˈstɔː.ɹi/
- noun 7
- verb 2
- exclamation 1
- forms 3
- phrases 11
noun7
verb2
exclamation1
forms
storied · storying · stories
Phrases with story
- break the storyTo be the first to address or publicize an issue, often a news story.
- change one's storyTo give an account of events different from the one previously recounted.
- cock-and-bull storyA far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity.
- long story shortIntroducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, a relevant story.
- moral of the storyThe key lesson or message that an incident, situation or other happening conveys; a general takeaway point.
- same old storyWhat usually happens; an occurrence that is tediously familiar.
- scare storyA rumour spread by a scaremonger in order to cause anxiety.
- sob storyA sad story, especially one intended to elicit sympathy.
- success storyA successful person or thing, serving as a model for others.
- tell a storyTo communicate a story in some way.
- what's the storyRequesting an explanation.