sob story

US /ˈsɑːb ˌstɔː.ri/
UK /ˈsɑːb ˌstɔː.ri/
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histoire larmoyante, histoire à pleurer

a story told to gain sympathy or to manipulate someone emotionally

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He always comes up with a sob story when he needs money.
Il invente toujours une histoire larmoyante quand il a besoin d'argent.
I'm tired of hearing your sob story every time you mess up.
J'en ai marre d'entendre ton histoire larmoyante chaque fois que tu fais une bêtise.