real-life tale
nounUK /ˌrɪəl ˈlaɪf teɪl/
US /ˌriːəl ˈlaɪf teɪl/
A story about something that truly happened to someone.
Grandpa told us a real-life tale about his first day at school.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A personal experience told as a story.
Her real-life tale of moving to a new city made everyone laugh.
3. A news report that tells what actually happened.
The reporter shared a real-life tale of the rescue.
4. A story used to teach a lesson from real events.
The teacher read a real-life tale about being kind to others.