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moral of the story

idiom

The key lesson or message that an incident, situation or other happening conveys; a general takeaway point.


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  1. 01

    Banbury story of a cock and a bull

    A roundabout, nonsensical story.

  2. 02

    break the story

    To be the first to address or publicize an issue, often a news story.

  3. 03

    change one's story

    To give an account of events different from the one previously recounted.

  4. 04

    cock-and-bull story

    A far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity.

  5. 05

    long story short

    Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, a relevant story.

  6. 06

    moral bankruptcy

    The state or condition of being morally bankrupt; unethicality.

  7. 07

    moral high ground

    A position or point of view which is ethically superior or more reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.

  8. 08

    moral low ground

    A position or point of view which is unethical or less reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.

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