Short and sweet
adjective phrase
Brief yet satisfactory or effective.
The meeting was short and sweet, lasting only fifteen minutes

Often appears as...
- keep it short and sweet
- it was short and sweet
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective phrase
A situation or experience that is enjoyable because it is simple and happens quickly.
Our get-together was short and sweet

Often appears as...
- short and sweet visit
- short and sweet trip
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective phrase
Expressing a lot while using few words.
Her acceptance speech was short and sweet

Often appears as...
- short and sweet note
- short and sweet message
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective phrase
Brief yet satisfactory or effective.
The meeting was short and sweet, lasting only fifteen minutes

Often appears as...
- keep it short and sweet
- it was short and sweet
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective phrase
A situation or experience that is enjoyable because it is simple and happens quickly.
Our get-together was short and sweet

Often appears as...
- short and sweet visit
- short and sweet trip
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective phrase
Expressing a lot while using few words.
Her acceptance speech was short and sweet

Often appears as...
- short and sweet note
- short and sweet message
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3

Business Efficiency
Used in business to suggest that something was done well without wasting time or words.

The CEO's briefing was short and sweet, covering all points efficiently.
Positive Outcome
Implies that a brief effort led to a satisfying result, often beyond expectations.

Our fundraising event was short and sweet, surpassing our goal.
No Extra Detail
Indicates that extra information or unnecessary detail is intentionally omitted.

I'll give you a short and sweet summary without the technical jargon.
Business Efficiency
Used in business to suggest that something was done well without wasting time or words.

The CEO's briefing was short and sweet, covering all points efficiently.
Positive Outcome
Implies that a brief effort led to a satisfying result, often beyond expectations.

Our fundraising event was short and sweet, surpassing our goal.
No Extra Detail
Indicates that extra information or unnecessary detail is intentionally omitted.

I'll give you a short and sweet summary without the technical jargon.
Business Efficiency
Used in business to suggest that something was done well without wasting time or words.

The CEO's briefing was short and sweet, covering all points efficiently.
Positive Outcome
Implies that a brief effort led to a satisfying result, often beyond expectations.

Our fundraising event was short and sweet, surpassing our goal.
No Extra Detail
Indicates that extra information or unnecessary detail is intentionally omitted.

I'll give you a short and sweet summary without the technical jargon.
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