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Tell a different story/tale

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Expectation vs. Reality

Use when reality differs from what someone expects or claims.

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He boasted about his cooking, but the burnt meal told a different story.
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Subtle Contrast

The phrase often highlights a less obvious contradiction.

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Everyone smiled in the photo, but their eyes told a different story.
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Evidence Based

Pairs well with discussions involving concrete evidence or data.

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The spokesperson remained optimistic, but the plummeting stock prices told a different story.
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