Phrase guide

long story

phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

A situation that is too complicated or extensive to talk about.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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phrase

Meaning 2

A situation that is too embarrassing to talk about.

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History

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 說來話長 /说来话长 (shuōláihuàcháng) — situation is too complicated to talk about
  • Chinese Mandarin: 一言難盡 /一言难尽 (yīyánnánjìn) — situation is too complicated to talk about
  • Czech: to je na dlouhé povídání — situation is too complicated to talk about
  • Dutch: dat is een lang verhaal — situation is too complicated to talk about
  • Dutch: lang verhaal — situation is too complicated to talk about
  • Spanish: es una larga historia — situation is too complicated to talk about
  • Spanish: larga historia — situation is too complicated to talk about