likely stories
likely stories is the plural of likely story.
Meaning of likely story
Noun
likely story (plural likely stories)
- Used to suggest that someone's story or excuse is a lie.
- He told me he couldn't come because his budgie had fallen ill. A likely story!
Questions about likely stories
- What is likely stories the plural of?
- Likely stories is the plural of likely story.
Words near likely stories in the dictionary
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