- an excessively sentimental human-interest story.
- an alibi or excuse, especially one designed to arouse sympathy: Instead of a raise, the boss gave us another sob story about her expenses.
- a tale of personal distress intended to arouse sympathy, esp one offered as an excuse or apology
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