a short, interesting story about a person or event

interesting or amusing story

(the seeds of) any of various green plants e.g. wheat, oats, rye

dull, overused saying

a short story that teaches a moral, especially one with animals in it

fantasy, story

a remark or statement that is obviously true but is used too often and is not interesting, e.g. 'Life has its ups and downs'

dull, overused saying