What Does "it's a long" Mean?
Learn what "it's a long" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
It's a long story. A story of love and betrayal.
It means the speaker is saying the situation has a complicated history involving love and betrayal.
From Revenge On My Cheating FianceÌ, Episode 2
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is introducing a backstory about love and betrayal.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you do not want to explain everything right away. The second sentence sounds dramatic and is more natural in storytelling than everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
It's a long story. A story of love and betrayal.
It's a long story.
A story of love and betrayal.
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