long and short of it
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"The long and short of it is that a large number of households face a stark increase in their mortgages payments over the course of the year," Philip Shaw, chief economist at Investec, told Reuters.
From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2023
The G14 is no longer the value champ it once was The long and short of it is: You can get a G15 for way less.
From The Verge • Feb. 17, 2022
The long and short of it is that the quality of extra-virgin olive oil depends on various factors, including type of soil, climate conditions, farming techniques, and methods of extraction.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2021
And that’s the long and short of it.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2019
Scared I wouldn’t be able to fit back in is the long and short of it.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
