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long and the short of it

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the long and the short of it
something that you say when you intend to tell someone something in the quickest and simplest way possible. Anyway, the long and the short of it is that he's not going to be working for us any more.
See also: long, short


the long and the short of it
the truth of the matter. The long and the short of it is that physical activity is extremely good for your health!
See also: long, short

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The long and the short of it is, gentlemen, that it is better to do nothing
But it's gone, that's the long and the short of it, and you'll just have to change to a red flann'l one till I can get time to make a new one.
However, the long and the short of it is, that he has asked my permission to make you an offer of marriage--of marriage, you know," said Mr.
 
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