true story
true story — idiom
1. a description of events that actually happened in real life, not a made-up tale
a description of events that actually happened in real life, not a made-up tale
Trang's grandmother told her a true story about surviving a typhoon as a child.
possessive: [person]'s true story about [event]
The film about a lost dog in Tokyo is based on a true story.
passive: be based on a true story
Cole's favorite book is a true story about a family who survived a flood.
The librarian recommended a true story about a doctor who helped patients during a flood.
- real-life account
more formal; often used in journalism or publishing
- non-fiction story
specifically describes written or published works, not conversational anecdotes
- actual events
focuses on the happenings rather than the narrative; not a direct synonym for 'story'
- made-up story
informal; contrasts with a factual account
- fiction
broader term for invented narratives, applies to books and films
用法筆記
Frequently used to introduce or describe non-fiction books, films, and personal accounts; often follows the verb 'based on' in passive constructions.