Idioms containing LONG
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IN THE LONG RUN
in the end; after a long time has passed (1); after weighing all the advantages and disadvantages (2)
1. Jenny couldn’t decide whether to study accounting or law at college. She didn’t know which major she would be happier with in the long run. She might grow to dislike one or the other in 20 years.
2. Brian had his own car, but he chose to take the train to work every day even though it took more time. It was easier in the long run because he didn’t have to tolerate traffic jams, pay for gas, or look for parking.
2. Brian had his own car, but he chose to take the train to work every day even though it took more time. It was easier in the long run because he didn’t have to tolerate traffic jams, pay for gas, or look for parking.
LONG AND SHORT OF IT, THE
the outcome; the point
1. I don’t have a lot of time, so please don’t go into all the details of the story. What’s the long and short of it?
2. The assistant manager told the boss that he felt unappreciated and underpaid, that nobody respected him, and that nobody listened to his ideas. Finally he said, “The long and short of it is that I’m going to find another job. ”
2. The assistant manager told the boss that he felt unappreciated and underpaid, that nobody respected him, and that nobody listened to his ideas. Finally he said, “The long and short of it is that I’m going to find another job. ”
LONG FOR SOMEONE/SMTH.
to have a very strong desire or yearning for someone or smth.
1. I love my job, but I long for my family when I have to spend so much time on the road.
2. After so many years in a stuffy office job, she longed for adventure around the world.
2. After so many years in a stuffy office job, she longed for adventure around the world.
LONG SHOT
an attempt at smth. that has only a small chance of being successful
1. The newspaper reporter didn’t know where the actor was staying. It was a long shot, but he guessed that it would be a hotel near the movie studio. He found the actor at the second hotel he called.
2. When they found a house that they really wanted to buy, they called the owners, but found out that they were not interested in selling. It had been a long shot, so they weren’t too disappointed.
2. When they found a house that they really wanted to buy, they called the owners, but found out that they were not interested in selling. It had been a long shot, so they weren’t too disappointed.
MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT
to summarize; to tell only the main points
1. To make a long story short , I think your idea is terrible.
2. He tried to make a long story short , but she wouldn’t let him finish.
2. He tried to make a long story short , but she wouldn’t let him finish.
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