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The Long and the Short

A phrase used at the end of an unbelievably long and boring story to summarize what you have just heard, thereby giving you both the long version and the short version of the story. It is often confused with the phrase to make a long story short, however, the speaker using this phrase has no intention of making the story short.
I want to tell you all about my amazing day, after borrowing your car this morning I went to the supermarket. At the supermarket I bought organic vegetables, but was not able to buy organic tomatoes. After the supermarket, I went to the hardware store ... When I was leaving the football stadium, this black sports car came racing towards me and collided into me head-on. The police were called, but no one was injured. I estimate the damage to your car will cost at least $20,000 to repair. The long and the short, I totaled your car!!
by Superdragout January 19, 2010
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Generally, this term is used by those who need to release urine. The symbolism of "long horse" and "short walk" are up to the user's interpretation.
John: You know, though our conversation is enthralling, I admit I must taking the long horse for a short walk. In other words, I must urinate, as you may know from the saying's entry on Urban Dictionary.
Jane: Ok.
by Long Horse Short Walk October 2, 2021
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Short Arms, Long pockets

When someone has money but is to tight to share it.
Noob: Hey Dude, Want to buy the next round of drinks

V-Rex: Nah, it's cool man i have not got enough money.

Noob: God, Such Short Arms, Long pockets.
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take a long walk off a short pier

Why don't you take a long walk off a short pier?
by mite74 January 5, 2009
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take a long walk off a short pier

I want you to die, by falling off a pier. Hence if you take a long walk off a short peir, you will fall off the edge.
by sprkim182 November 15, 2007
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The Long and the Short

A phrase used at the end of an unbelievably long and boring story to summarize what you have just heard, thereby giving you both the long version and the short version of the story. It is often confused with the phrase to make a long story short, however, the speaker using this phrase has no intention of making the story short.
I want to tell you all about my amazing day, after borrowing your car this morning I went to the supermarket. At the supermarket I bought organic vegetables, but was not able to buy organic tomatoes. After the supermarket, I went to the hardware store ... When I was leaving the football stadium, this black sports car came racing towards me and collided into me head-on. The police were called, but no one was injured. I estimate the damage to your car will cost at least $20,000 to repair. The long and the short, I totaled your car!!
by Superdragout January 19, 2010
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Art is long, life is short

there is so much knowledge (or skill) to acquire that one lifetime is insufficient.
"There is so much to learn and appreciate about art that a lifetime is insufficient. As goes the saying, 'art is long, life is short.'"
by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
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