likely story
likely story noun: used to suggest that someone's story or excuse is a lie.
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!
Forms of likely story
| plural | likely stories |
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Questions about likely story
- What does likely story mean?
- Likely story means used to suggest that someone's story or excuse is a lie.
- What part of speech is likely story?
- Likely story is a noun.
- What is the plural of likely story?
- The plural of likely story is likely stories.
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