the long and the short (Meaning)
the long and the short
having the capacity to reach, extend, or travel a considerable distance, subject to great odds, a long syllable, for a considerable distance, to be suitable or fitting, of an unusual degree of difference between the amounts wagered on each side, having a relatively long duration, consisting of a greater number or amount than usual, containing many items in a series, a long period of time, being the member of a pair of similarly spelled vowel or vowel-containing sounds that is descended from a vowel long in duration, prolonged beyond the usual time, extending for a considerable distance, forming the chief linear dimension, extending far into the future, having a specified duration, having greater height than usual, at a point of time far before or after a specified moment or event, having greater length than usual, having a specified length, for the duration of a specified period, full-length, at or to a long distance, one taking a long position especially in a security or commodity market, in or into a long position (as on a market), having a greater length than desirable or necessary, a size in clothing for tall men, possessing a high degree or a great deal of something specified, to feel a strong desire or craving especially for something not likely to be attained, larger or longer than the standard, for or during a long time, owning or accumulating securities or goods especially in anticipation of an advance in prices, extending over a considerable time, payable after a considerable period, bearing a stress or accent, after or beyond a specified or implied time, extending beyond what is known, of relatively extended duration, having a greater length than breadth, lasting too long, of or relating to the larger amount wagered, having a specified number of units, long trousers
Synonyms & Antonyms of the long and the short
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the long and the short Sentence Examples
- The long and the short of it is that you need to make a decision.
- In the long run, it's better to choose the healthy option over the short-term pleasure.
- The long and the short of the conversation was that we needed to find a compromise.
- I told her the long and the short of what had happened.
- The short of it is that I'm not interested in dating you.
- The long and the short of it is that we're in trouble.
- In the long run, it will be worth it, even if the short term is tough.
- I know the long and the short of this story, but I'm not going to tell you.
- The short of it is that you need to apologize.
- The long and the short of it is that I love you.
FAQs About the word the long and the short
having the capacity to reach, extend, or travel a considerable distance, subject to great odds, a long syllable, for a considerable distance, to be suitable or
meat, sum, essence, heart, bottom line, core, nucleus, gist, point, pivot
No antonyms found.
The long and the short of it is that you need to make a decision.
In the long run, it's better to choose the healthy option over the short-term pleasure.
The long and the short of the conversation was that we needed to find a compromise.
I told her the long and the short of what had happened.
