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Definition it’s a long story in British 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 British English