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13 February 2026

That's another story

We use this expression to say that we have more information about a new topic, but that we are not going to say what it is.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: Yes

Informal: Yes

Example 1

How long have you been friends with Sam? I didn't know you knew her.

We were more than friends, actually. But that's another story.

Example 2

Did you have a good weekend?

Great. The hotel was fantastic. And I met a nice man, but that's another story.

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