What's the story about vs What the story is about

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What's the story about' is a more informal and common way of asking about the content of a story, while 'What the story is about' is a more formal and structured way of asking the same question.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 824 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to inquire about the content of a story.

"What's the story about"

This phrase is a casual and common way of asking for the subject or content of a story. It is suitable for informal conversations or when speaking with friends.

Examples:

What's the story about that new movie?
I didn't catch the beginning, what's the story about?
Can you tell me what's the story about the book you're reading?

Alternatives:

What is the story about?
Can you tell me the story's subject?
What does the story entail?
What is the plot of the story?
Could you summarize the story for me?

This phrase is also correct and is used in more formal or structured contexts to inquire about the content of a story.

"What the story is about"

This phrase is a more formal way of asking for the subject or content of a story. It is suitable for professional settings, written communication, or when a more structured language is required.

Examples:

Can you explain what the story is about?
I need to understand what the story is about before I can discuss it.
Could you clarify what the story is about for me?

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What the story is about
Find out what the story is there.
Find out what the story is there.
She doesn't know what the story is by design.
I know what the story is.
We don't even know what the story is yet.
Because that's what the story is about.
And here's what the story is.
And each time, I leave - I say, i want to find out what the story is with katy.
It's our chance to prove that The Spectator is fair and balanced... no matter what the story is.
Well, first off, Julian, I don't know what the story is in Greece, but in this state we got very definite laws about that.
You have no idea what the story is between me and Mike.
I'll tell you what the story is.
Look, I don't know what the story is with your two eyewitnesses, but trust me, sir, they're mistaken.
Find out what the story is there.
Then we bring that into software and reassemble it, and tell you what the story is.
Now we got to figure out what the story is on these phony diamonds.
Then when the first acts are starting to come through I have a better idea of what the story is about and how the graphic should look.
Ultimately, I have to figure out what the story is and whether I can sell him up the ladder or not.
I'll tell you what the story is Nidge.
She doesn't know what the story is by design.

Alternatives:

What's the story about?
Can you tell me the story's subject?
What does the story entail?
What is the plot of the story?
Could you summarize the story for me?

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