"the story goes" meaning in All languages combined

See the story goes on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

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  1. The story is usually depicted as follows. Related terms: rumour has it Translations (Translations): on dit (que…) (French), il parait (que…) (French), va de cuento (Spanish)
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