it's a long story
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English[edit]
Phrase[edit]
- The situation is too complicated or extensive to talk about.
- The situation is too embarrassing to talk about.
Usage notes[edit]
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.
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
situation is too complicated to talk about
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References[edit]
- “long story”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.