tell a different story

phrase

: to show that something different is true from what someone says is true

He said he wasn't at the scene of the crime, but the fingerprints tell a different story.

Examples of tell a different story in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Places like Shelburne Falls, however, tell a different story. — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Nov. 2026

Meanwhile, in the past few months, a few extremely high-profile transactions tell a different story, one that involves individuals and families betting big on Napa Valley. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026

For millions of Americans, however, their personal numbers tell a different story. — John Csiszar, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026

Orlando may be best known for its blockbuster theme parks, but these six attractions tell a different story. — Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for tell a different story

• nondiscriminatory
• thermoregulatory
• accusatory
• admonitory
• ambulatory
• amendatory
• celebratory
• circulatory
• combinatory
• commendatory
• compensatory
• condemnatory