likely story

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

日本語の意味

相手の話や言い訳が信用できない、不誠実であることを示唆する表現。 / 話の信憑性に対し、皮肉を込めてその真実性を否定する用法。

When he blamed the traffic for the missed interview, she replied 'likely story' and walked away.

彼が渋滞のせいで面接に遅れたと責めたとき、彼女は「それは作り話だ」と言って立ち去った。

意味（1）

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

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

likely stories

（ plural ）