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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Examples of short and sweet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The short and sweet tail features a steeper, more aggressive diffuser made possible by the improved packaging of that transverse gearbox. —

Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 There are thousands — nay, tens of thousands of pieces with savings, including classic white tees and trendy shoes, during this short and sweet sale. —

Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024 Olin, a short and sweet two-syllable name, stems from Swedish, Norwegian, and English origins. —

Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 23 July 2024 Last month, the Back to Black director marked her husband's birthday on Instagram, sharing three photos of the Fall Guy star along with a short and sweet caption. —

Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for short and sweet

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Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of short and sweet was in 1545

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“Short and sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20and%20sweet. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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