it's a long story

English

Phrase

it's a long story

  1. The situation is too complicated or extensive to talk about.
  2. The situation is too embarrassing to talk about.

Usage notes

May be shortened to long story:

You remember that thing with the girl, the tomato juice and the monkey, how did that end?
- Long story, just get in the car.

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