short and sweet

Example Sentences

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My question is short and sweet: Can these be written off on our tax return, or does the deduction go to the gift giver?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

"The short and sweet of it was that my family needed the money," he adds.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Specializing in the centuries-old tenderloin recipe "Bife à Marrare," which they claim to have perfected, Brilhante's menu is short and sweet, but offers a little of everything you might want.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2024

Braver Angels suggests settling for short and sweet conversations.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

And because Spoony was tired of explaining himself, and Dad was tired of asking him to change, they kept their conversations short and sweet.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds