Short Of The Long Edit Meaning

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The short version of a long answer. When you don't want to give the long details for whatever reason.

When you just want the basic facts, not the War & Peace, x-tra long, version of the story, or someone's answer.

David:" Hey Jeff, How'd it go with Marcela this weekend?"

Jeff: "The short of the long....touchdown!"

Jeff:" Hey David, Do you have any beer left?"

David:" Well...I was gonna go to the liquor store, then Kim called me...and you know she has a nice..."

Jeff:" Dude....the short of the long..."

Daid:" Sorry, man."

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