sob story

US /ˈsɑːb ˌstɔː.ri/
UK /ˈsɑːb ˌstɔː.ri/
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お涙ちょうだい話, 同情を誘う話

a story told to gain sympathy or to manipulate someone emotionally

:
He always comes up with a sob story when he needs money.
彼はお金が必要なとき、いつもお涙ちょうだい話を持ち出す。
I'm tired of hearing your sob story every time you mess up.
あなたが失敗するたびに、あなたのお涙ちょうだい話を聞くのはもううんざりだ。