Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the long and the short of
idiom
/ðə lɔŋ ənd ðə ʃɔrt ʌv/
Definition
The essence or main point of a situation after considering all aspects.
Examples
- The long and the short of it is that we need more time to complete the project.
- After all the discussions, the long and the short of it is that we just need to start working harder.
- When you break it down, the long and the short of the plan is to save money and improve efficiency.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used to summarize a situation or to highlight the most important information, often after discussing various details or complexities.
Synonyms
- the bottom line
- in summary
- the main point
- the gist
- the crux
