the story

noun

somewhat informal
: basic information about someone or something
I'm still trying to find out the story behind this change in policy.
What's the story with that guy? Do you know him?

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“The story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20story. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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