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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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
The players were expecting something short and sweet.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
From sentimental birthday wishes to short and sweet birthday wishes—and even birthday wishes for any dad—this roundup of quotes just might bring a tear to dear 'old dad's eye.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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Raf Simons’ tenure at Calvin Klein was short and sweet, and so, so good.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
The players were expecting something short and sweet.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
From sentimental birthday wishes to short and sweet birthday wishes—and even birthday wishes for any dad—this roundup of quotes just might bring a tear to dear 'old dad's eye.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies
JEAN-PIERRE MULLER/Getty Images
Calvin Klein (The Raf Simons-Era)
Raf Simons’ tenure at Calvin Klein was short and sweet, and so, so good.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Short and sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20and%20sweet. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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