Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-story-goes
phrase
/ðə ˈstɔːri ɡoʊz/
Definition
An expression used to introduce a tale or anecdote, often implying that the details may vary or are based on tradition rather than strict fact.
Examples
- As the story goes, he found a hidden treasure buried beneath the old oak tree.
- They say that the story goes back centuries, passed from generation to generation.
Meaning
Used to indicate that the following content is a narrative or a story that is commonly recounted.
Synonyms
- According to legend
- As the tale goes
- According to the narrative
