Everyday Expressions I really cannot swallow such a curious story. Would you write the story of your life? I read the whole story in her face. Don't tell stories, Tom! That'll make a good story. (新闻报道的好题材) 生活用语 Street Talks Don't tell the same old story.(不要老生常谈。) They say the new film is an adventure story. Every night he tells a story to his children. A: How did you get to know her? B: It's a long story. A: I love long story. /I have time./Try me. I could tell in his face that he was just telling a story. That's a touching love story. (感人的爱情故事) He beats her all the time. It's a never-ending story.