short and sweet
Terse but nice
Short and sweet describes something brief but satisfying—a presentation, explanation, or exchange that accomplishes its purpose without wasting time: Let's keep this meeting short and sweet.
The phrase implies that brevity enhances rather than diminishes quality.
Often used to signal that something won't drag on: I'll keep my remarks short and sweet.
- conciseBriefly and clearly stated
- briefShort in duration
- succinctExpressed with minimal words
- in a nutshellIn condensed form
- cut to the chaseSkip to essentials
terse · keep it simple · memorable · to the point · haiku · zinger · snappy comeback · bon mot · parting shot · compact · epigram · aphorism · one liner · soundbite · efficient · elevator pitch · pithy · quick and dirty
short and sweetinterminable
Without apparent conclusion
long-winded · protracted · lengthy · endless · prolonged
short and sweettedious
Boring through length
painful · agonizing · torturous · excruciating · unbearable
short and sweetrambling
Long-winded and unfocused
verbose · meandering · wordy · bloated · convoluted
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