Idiom accuracy: Choose the correct fixed expression. Original sentence: "The long or short of it is that I do not want to deal with that new firm." Select the correct idiom.
Verbal Ability
Sentence Correction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe long and short of it
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BThe long and short for it
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CThe long or short for it
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DThe shot and long for it
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ENo correction required
Answer
Correct Answer: The long and short of it
Explanation
Concept/Approach
The fixed idiom is the long and short of it meaning "the essence" or "in summary".
Option analysisA is the correct idiom; B/C/D misuse prepositions or words; E leaves an incorrect form ("or").
Final AnswerThe long and short of it