| 释义 |
(that's a) likely story (that's a) likely storyA phrase used to express disbelief of an excuse or explanation. He said he had to stay late at the office again. That's a likely story—he's probably out with his friends! The cat ate your science project? Likely story.See also: likely, storylikely storyAn exclamation of distrust or disbelief in someone's explanation or story. Albert: "Sorry I'm late. My car broke down half way here!" Sarah: "Yeah, likely story! I bet you just wanted to finish watching the football game on TV."See also: likely, storya likely story used to express disbelief of an account or excuse.See also: likely, storya ˈlikely story (spoken, ironic) used for showing that you do not believe what somebody has said: They said they’d found the wallet on the ground outside the pub — a likely story!See also: likely, story |