Sob story
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涙を誘う話, 哀れな物語
a story told in order to gain the sympathy of other people, particularly one that seems to be fake
例
She tried to win the competition with a sob story about her hardships, but the judges saw through it.
彼女は自分の苦境についての 涙を誘う話 で競争に勝とうとしたが、審査員には見抜かれた。
The politician 's sob story about his humble beginnings failed to sway voters who were more interested in his policies.
政治家の謙虚な始まりについての涙を誘う話は、彼の政策により興味を持っていた有権者を説得できなかった。
