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   A likely story

   • ▪ used to express disbelief of an account or excuse

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   What is a likely story?

   • Likely story. Car trouble, that's a likely story—Kevin's always late, no matter what. An 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!

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   What does 'likely' mean in a sentence?

   • Pick the best ones! Spelling Bee Quiz Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of LIKELY is having a high probability of occurring or being true : very probable. How to use likely in a sentence.

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   What does not likely mean?

   • “ Not likely .” [=she probably will not get the job] It's more than likely [=very probable] that this problem will occur again. That seems to be the most likely explanation. ◊ The phrase a likely story is often used in an informal way to say that you do not believe what someone has said.

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   What is the most likely adverb?

   • Adjective That seems to be the most likely explanation. This looks like a likely spot for a picnic. They regard him as a likely candidate for the job. Adverb He'll very likely be late. “Will it rain tomorrow?” “Most likely .”

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   (Definition of (that's) a likely story! from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) Translations of (that's) a likely story! in Chinese (Traditional) 聽起來像真的一樣！ 真會編故事！ See more.

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     (THAT'S) A LIKELY STORY! definition: 1. said when you do not...

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     (that's) a likely story! translations: 听起来像真的一样！真会编故事！....

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     (that's) a likely story! translations: 聽起來像真的一樣！真會編故事！....

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   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.

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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.

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   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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   • — likeliness

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   1 likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adjective

   likelier; likeliest

   1 likely

   /ˈlaɪkli/

   adjective

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   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.”

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   The meaning of LIKELY is having a high probability of occurring or being true : very probable. How to use likely in a sentence.

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   a likely story meaning, definition, what is a likely story: used to tell someone you do not believe ...: Learn more.