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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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
Whatever the case, here are a few short and sweet options.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
The Long Beach, Calif. artist shared multiple clips of Dr. King’s speeches and quotes while keeping his caption short and sweet with the prayer hands emoji and a United States flag emoji.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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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
Whatever the case, here are a few short and sweet options.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
The Long Beach, Calif. artist shared multiple clips of Dr. King’s speeches and quotes while keeping his caption short and sweet with the prayer hands emoji and a United States flag emoji.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for short and sweet
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“Short and sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20and%20sweet. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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