Ireland phrase
what's the story?
What's happening? How are things? or what is the latest news?
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Meaning
What's the story? is a common Irish greeting or request for an update. It can ask how someone is or what is happening in a situation.
Pronunciation and grammar
Pronunciation: /wɒts ðə ˈstɔːri/
Part of speech: greeting and question
How it is used
Friends may use it as casually as hello, while tone can turn it into a genuine request for details.
Register: Informal Hiberno-English.
Examples in context
- What's the story, are you coming out?What's happening, are you coming out?
- What's the story with the delayed train?What is the latest information about the delayed train?
Important context
It does not necessarily ask for a literal story.