half the story
phrase
—used to say that there are other matters in addition to what was stated
The restaurant has great desserts, but that's only/just half the story. It also has wonderful entertainment.
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So the money is only half the story, and probably the less interesting half.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
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“Half the story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20the%20story. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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