tell another story
tell another story
To give an account or provide information that differs from or conflicts with what someone else has said. The company's official statement would lead you to believe his resignation was voluntary, but he's been telling another story in recent interviews. He claims the albums has done exceptionally well, but these sales charts tell another story.
See also: another, story, tell
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
tell a ˈdifferent, aˈnother, etc. tale/story
give some information that is different from what you expect or have been told: She sounded very calm, but her face told a different story.See also: story, tale, tell
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- tell a different story
- tell a different tale
- tell a different, another, etc. tale/story
- tell another tale
- give an account to (someone)
- credit (something) to (someone or something)
- differ from
- differ from (someone or something)
- give an account
- give an account of (someone or something)