Sentence examples for cautionary tale from inspiring English sources
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The phrase "cautionary tale" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used to describe a story with a moral lesson or warning. For example, "The story of 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' is a cautionary tale about lying."
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cautionary tale
noun
A story told in folklore to warn its hearer of a certain danger.
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