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Definition it’s a long story in American English

it’s a long story phrase

phrase
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used for saying that the answer to a particular question would be long and complicated

Example

"Why was Martin wandering around the streets at 2 o'clock in the morning?" "It's a long story."

Definition it’s a long story in American English