A-story

A-story
 n.— «The A-story, as they call it in the TV biz, concerns Tom’s efforts to interview and then assist Crazy Benny, the tire guy, who insanely slashes prices to the bone.» —“‘Come to Papa’ is an invitation that’s easy to refuse” by Jonathan Storm Philadelphia Inquirer (Pa.) June 3, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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