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It's a Long Story
Meaning/Usage
: Used when you don't want to talk about something, if it is difficult to talk about, or if it is hard to explain.
Explanation
: This expression is straightforward, but can be used to say you don't want to talk about it, even if the story is not very long.
"
I know you want to know what happened but
it's a long story
.
"
"
It's a long story
about what happened between us.
"
"
We used to be friends but
it's a long story
.
"
A.
"
Hey there's Tim. Didn't you guys used to be good friends?
"
B.
"
Yes, we were friends a few years ago but not anymore.
"
A.
"
Why, what happened?
"
B.
"
It's a long story
.
"
Other Common Sentences
"
It's hard to explain.
"
"
It will take a while to explain.
"
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