long story
English
Phrase
(deprecated template usage) long story
- The situation is too complicated or extensive to talk about.
- The situation is too embarrassing to talk about.
Usage notes
May be shortened to long story:
- You remember that thing with the girl, the tomato juice and the monkey, how did that end?
- - Long story, just get in the car.
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References
- “long story”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.