short and sweet
idiomatic phrase
: pleasantly brief : not long in duration or extent
That's the way we like the meetings—short and sweet.
I've got a few announcements, but I'll keep it short and sweet.
The burger joint's short and sweet menu sticks to the classics with beef and vegan burgers and a fried chicken sandwich …—
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For Rosenthal, though, the takeaway was short and sweet.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Feb. 2025
Go short and sweet in a mini dress by Bernadette or make an entrance in a silver brocade number by Staud.
—Anny Choi, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
When asked about his talents and the journey that led him to this moment, Boone kept his answer short and sweet.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Kind of seems like it Rebecca Cohen Most of the award winners are keeping their acceptance speeches short and sweet tonight.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Feb. 2025
Go short and sweet in a mini dress by Bernadette or make an entrance in a silver brocade number by Staud.
—Anny Choi, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
When asked about his talents and the journey that led him to this moment, Boone kept his answer short and sweet.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Kind of seems like it Rebecca Cohen Most of the award winners are keeping their acceptance speeches short and sweet tonight.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Short and sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20and%20sweet. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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