idiom
That's the story
THATS thuh STOR-ee
/ðæts ðə ˈstɔːri/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
that'sthestory
Dictionary meaning
An informal phrase meaning 'that is the situation as it stands' or 'that explains everything'; used to wrap up an explanation.
Examples
- She left because she felt undervalued — that's the story, plain and simple.
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