short and sweet

Example Sentences

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My question is short and sweet: Can these be written off on our tax return, or does the deduction go to the gift giver?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Fury – a showman whose antics at such events have created many headlines over the years – said he would keep it short and sweet and stuck to his words.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

Braver Angels suggests settling for short and sweet conversations.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

I will keep it short and sweet — the Premier Boxing Champions way of doing things in 2023 just hasn’t worked out.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2023

And because Spoony was tired of explaining himself, and Dad was tired of asking him to change, they kept their conversations short and sweet.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds