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

Rutte will be hoping that his first summit as secretary general will be short and sweet.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

“It could be short and sweet, like six months,” said Williams.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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