Examples of 'this is a long story' in a sentence

Meaning of "this is a long story"

this is a long story - This phrase is used when someone wants to convey that the topic they are about to discuss or the situation they are in involves a lot of details, background information, or context. It suggests that the narrative may take a while to explain or fully understand

How to use "this is a long story" in a sentence

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this is a long story
This is a long story that to continue needs you.
How I got roped into this is a long story.
This is a long story so bear with me.
What benefit could he provide to family considering his situation? This is a long story.
This is a long story short.
So you know, this is a long story.
This is a long story but I really need help.
Please be patient, this is a long story.
But all this is a long story which I do not have time to detail here.
Bear is wearing red sneakers because… well, this is a long story.
Now before I begin, this is a long story so I will not be telling all of it.
Why do not we please save your questions till the end? - This is a long story.
Hm… this is a long story so here goes.
Madam President, this is a long story.
Me! This is a long story.

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Why don't we please save your questions till the end? No, this is a long story.
This is, this is a long story.
This is a long story of this news magazine - going on 40 years.
I was wrong, this is a long story.
What is that? Oh, this is a long story.
Oh . Yeah, this is a long story.

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