short and sweet
Example Sentences
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The film may be short and sweet, but its effects are everlasting.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
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
The keeper's involvement was short and sweet but spectacular and probably decisive.
From BBC • May 14, 2024
“It could be short and sweet, like six months,” said Williams.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024
“I’ll be short and sweet this time, okay, Isaiah?”
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
