tell a different story
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: 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.
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The goal isn't to tell a different story to each audience (and of course, never lie or embellish about your background and experience in your sharing).
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Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“Tell a different story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tell%20a%20different%20story. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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