long story
The phrase "long story" is often used to indicate that a situation or narrative is too detailed or complex to explain fully in a brief conversation.
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Definition
B2Informal conversation
(informal)A situation or explanation that is complicated and detailed, often implying the speaker prefers not to elaborate at the moment.
Example
- "Why are you late?" "It's a long story. I'll tell you later."
B2Storytelling
(informal, idiom)A narrative that covers a significant amount of information or events, often requiring considerable time to tell.
Example
- He began telling a long story about his travels around the world.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "long story":
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