short and sweet
Example Sentences
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The film may be short and sweet, but its effects are everlasting.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
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
Their run was short and sweet, but the pair have teased a potential return at some point in the year.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2025
As the teams took a short break after the fourth game, Panthers coach Jordan McGregor made her message to her team short and sweet.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
“I’ll be short and sweet this time, okay, Isaiah?”
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
