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mystery story
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sob story
A sad story told to make others feel sympathy for the teller.
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long story short
Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story.
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same old story
What usually happens, a happening which is not surprising.
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cock-and-bull story
A far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity.
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make out
To fabricate a story.
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bend somebody's ear
Sorry to bend your ear with the whole story, but I think you ought to know.
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bend the truth
To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
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bury the lead
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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bury the lede
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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change one's tune
To change one's story.
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end of
A short form of end of story.
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shoot 'em up
A short story, novel, television show, film, computer game, or other narrative which depicts considerable gunplay.
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shotgun
A one-story dwelling with no hallways or corridors, with the rooms arranged in a straight line. Mostly heard in the southern United States.
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song and dance
An excessively elaborate story or excuse used to justify something.
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spin a yarn
To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.
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tall tale
A greatly exaggerated, fantastic story.
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truth will out
A mystery will always be solved, or a truth will always be discoveredTruth will eventually and inevitably be discovered.
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