sob story
US /ˈsɑːb ˌstɔː.ri/
UK /ˈsɑːb ˌstɔː.ri/

1.
cerita sedih, kisah memelas
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.
Dia selalu datang dengan cerita sedih ketika dia butuh uang.
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I'm tired of hearing your sob story every time you mess up.
Aku bosan mendengar cerita sedihmu setiap kali kamu membuat kesalahan.