Meaning of the word "a likely story" in English

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a likely story

US /ə ˈlaɪkli ˈstɔːri/
UK /ə ˈlaɪkli ˈstɔːri/
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Idiom

used to express disbelief at something someone has said

Example:
He said he was working late, but that's a likely story.
You expect me to believe that? A likely story!