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Meaning of likely story | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Used to suggest that someone's story or excuse is a lie.

ironic, sarcastic

Equivalents

Deutsch wer's glaubt, wird selig

Examples

“He told me he couldn't come because his budgie had fallen ill. A likely story!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

likelyhood likembe likemindedness Liken Likened Likeness

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