the long and the short

The phrase “the long and the short” has 5 syllables: the long and the short

It's pronounced as /ðə ˌlɔŋ ən ðə ˈʃɔrt/

What is synonym and antonym for the long and the short?

In the thesaurus, “the long and the short” has 34 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for the long and the short along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for the long and the short

body
bottom line
centerpiece
content
core
course
crux
direction
drift
essence
gist
heart
hypothesis
kernel
keynote
meat
meat and potatoes
net
nub
nubbin
nucleus
pith
pivot
point
proposition
purport
root
subject
substance
sum
sum and substance
tenor
theme
thesis

Antonyms for the long and the short

complete account
comprehensive explanation
detailed explanation
elaborate report
extended discussion
full version
in-depth analysis
thorough description

Meanings of the long and the short

noun
1. The main point or the essential facts of something in a brief way.

Example Sentences

The long and the short is that we missed the deadline.
She told me the long and the short of the argument over lunch.
The long and the short of the story is that they decided to move away.
He avoided the details and gave us the long and the short instead.
After reviewing the evidence, the long and the short was that no rules had been broken.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to the long and the short, such as: body, bottom line, centerpiece, complete account, comprehensive explanation, content, core.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.