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Definition of likely story in the Idioms Dictionary. likely story phrase. What does likely story expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary.
Meaning of (that's) a likely story! in English. (that's) a likely story! idiom informal. Add to word list. said when you do not believe something: "He said he bought them all very cheaply from some guy he knows ." "That's a likely story !" SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Not believing. anti-science. anti-scientific.
A 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. Car trouble, that's a likely story—Kevin's always late, no matter what. See also: likely, story. likely story.
1. To have an inclination or a preference: If you like, we can meet you there. 2. Scots To be pleased. n. Something that is liked; a preference: made a list of his likes and dislikes. Idiom: like it or not. No matter how one might feel: Like it or not, we have to get up early tomorrow.
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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adjective
likelier; likeliest
1 likely
/ˈlaɪkli/
adjective
noun [noncount]
[more likely; most likely]
: without much doubt : probably
•He'll very likely be late.
•It will most likely rain tomorrow. [=it will probably rain tomorrow]
•“Will it rain tomorrow?” “Most likely.”
a likely story meaning, definition, what is a likely story: used to tell someone you do not believe ...: Learn more.
1. : having a high probability of occurring or being true : very probable. rain is likely today. 2. : apparently qualified : suitable. a likely place. 3. : reliable, credible. a likely enough story.
