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Idiom: Sob Story

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A sad story, especially one intended to elicit sympathy.

Example Sentences

1
She always tells the same sob story about her difficult childhood.
2
I'm tired of hearing his sob story about why he can't find a job.
3
He tried to manipulate the judge with a sob story about his troubled past.
4
She had a sob story about how her car broke down and she couldn't make it to work.
5
Don't fall for his sob story about needing money for his sick dog.

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