be short and sweet

To be brief while still being satisfying or to the point; to be succinct. This meeting needs to be short and sweet—I don't have a lot of time today. The film is short and sweet, telling its story while never outstaying its welcome. I'm sorry, but I want those four hours of my life back! I would definitely like awards shows better if they were short and sweet.

be ˌshort and ˈsweet

(informal) last for a short time, but still be good or pleasant; be good because it is short: The patient is very tired, so make your visit short and sweet. ♢ The chairman promised to make the introduction short and sweet.