The moral of the story is to always be kind.
moral of the story
idiomThe key lesson or message that an incident, situation or other happening conveys; a general takeaway point.
After losing all his money on a bad investment, he realized the moral of the story was to research before acting.
Reflecting on the tragic collapse of the empire, the historian concluded that the moral of the story was that unchecked power inevitably leads to ruin.
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Banbury story of a cock and a bull
A roundabout, nonsensical story.
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break the story
To be the first to address or publicize an issue, often a news story.
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change one's story
To give an account of events different from the one previously recounted.
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cock-and-bull story
A far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity.
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long story short
Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, a relevant story.
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moral bankruptcy
The state or condition of being morally bankrupt; unethicality.
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moral high ground
A position or point of view which is ethically superior or more reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.
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moral low ground
A position or point of view which is unethical or less reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.