it's a long story

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used to say that the reasons for sth are complicated and you would prefer not to give all the details

In the movies · 12

• - Trouble? Why you say that? - It's a long story.Paulie1998
• Oh, it's my dad. It's a long story.A Star Is Born2018
• It's a long story, Bo. I'll explain later.Toy Story1995
• It's a long story.Violent Night2022
• It's a long story.A Single Man2009
• It's a long story.Aquaman2018
• It's a long story.Almost Famous2000
• It's a long story.Holidate2020

Learn it in full scenes

• A Star Is Born2018
  • Jack Crashes the Drag Bar
  • Jackson Meets Ally at the Drag Bar
  • Jackson Tells Ally She's Talented
• Toy Story1995
  • Toy Story Opening Western Play
  • Toys Panic Over Andy's Birthday
  • Buzz Arrives in Andy's Room

From the same entry

• as long as your arm
• at long last
• at the longest
• by a long way
• go back a long way
• go a long way
• have come a long way
• have a long way to go
• how long is a piece of string
• in the long run
• the long arm of
• the long and short of it

More everyday phrases

• are you serious
• wait a second
• can you do me a favor
• how's it going
• are you kidding
• you can say that again
• long time no see
• such as
• to be honest
• don't mention it
• i'm sorry
• just a second