Meaning of tale of woe | Babel Free
Definitions
A narrative or description of one's problems or misfortunes.
Examples
“Ivy sat there for a moment, gathering herself. "Decent and indecent," she said. "I guess⟳ it makes life easier when you can put⟳ kids in two camps and write⟳ off half of them." She reached into her big canvas bag. "Almost forgot. Mr Quirk wanted refreshments." We passed the Mint Milanos around the conference table and told our tales of woe.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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