a story about someone's misfortune
una historia sobre la desgracia de alguien (una historia sobre la desgracia de alguien)
"He’s always telling a hard luck story to get sympathy."
"Siempre está contando una historia de mala suerte para obtener simpatía." (siempre está contando una **historia de mala suerte** para obtener simpatía)
to admit the truth, especially when it is difficult or embar...
to remain courageous and confident despite difficulties
to contact someone to offer or request help
to compete strongly with someone; to challenge effectively
to identify or recognize something with precision
a friend you have known for a long time