“the long and short of it”
An expression used to introduce a brief summary of a complex situation or matter, meaning "the essential point" or "to put it simply." It signals that you are about to give the most important conclusion or bottom line, skipping unnecessary details. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "the long and short of it" in the video clips below.
Hear how "the long and short of it" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Channels: ColdFusion, Lex Fridman, BroskiReport, The Game Theorists, Peter McKinnon and 3 more.
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YouTubeColdFusion3.2M views · 2022-12-16
It’s Time to Pay Attention to A.I. (ChatGPT and Beyond)
“the long and short of it”
better there are other steps but that's … the real breakthrough was involving
Play at 3:02
YouTubeLex Fridman2.7M views · 2022-08-24
Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk | Lex Fridman Podcast #314
“the long and short of it comes out that”
a form of evidence right um and … the
Play at 3:11:35
YouTubeBroskiReport589K views
I’m Sorry Jacob Elordi
“the long and short of it is Victor”
story and the creature's story. Okay. So … Frankenstein, scientist uh sets out to
Play at 19:06
YouTubeThe Game Theorists10.8M views · 2020-04-04
Game Theory: FNAF, The Grave Robber (Five Nights At Freddy's)
“the long and short of it is that honey”
hunker down for their self-quarantine … saves you money on the purchases that
Play at 20:10
YouTubeThe Game Theorists6.6M views · 2020-12-12
Game Theory: FNAF, The New Breed
“the long and short of it is that while”
fnaf fan art video from last year but … scott doesn't have the rights to publish
Play at 12:04
YouTubePeter McKinnon432K views · 2023-06-27
INSTA360 GO 3 - Actual Innovation with an ACTION CAMERA!
“the long and short of it this camera is”
you're watching this but I'll save you … off
Play at 0:10
YouTubeThe Film Theorists8.8M views · 2020-09-03
Film Theory: Don't Trust A RAT! (Ratatouille)
“the long and short of it all is this”
else thanks to fortnite … fortnite is free it's an enormously
Play at 15:56
YouTubeThe Game Theorists4.0M views · 2020-11-21
Game Theory: Among Us, Your 900 IQ Means NOTHING!
“the long and short of it all is this”
you win even if you don't actually win … start saving by getting honey today
Play at 14:56
YouTubeSciShow326K views · 2024-12-12
Which Essential Oils Actually Work?
“The long and short of it is that
it’s antibacterial and antifungal,”
concentrations in a lotion,
tea tree oil seems to work. … as tested across a wide
variety of bacteria and fungi,
Play at 6:20
YouTubeMrwhosetheboss7.9M views · 2022-10-01
How mobile games are designed to SCAM you.
“the long and short of it what I realized”
you … from three weeks of playing one of these
Play at 20:28