Phrases Sharing Fun Facts or Stories

It's a long story.

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Meaning

The explanation is complex and lengthy.

Example sentences

John: 'Why are you so late?'

Alice: 'It's a long story. Let's just say there was a major traffic jam.'

John: 'It's a long story, involving a YouTube tutorial and a lot of patience.'

Alice: 'How did you manage to fix that broken appliance?'