Phrases Sharing Fun Facts or Stories

It's a long story...

B2

Meaning

Indicating a story that would take too long to explain fully.

Example sentences

John: Why are you so late?

Alice: It's a long story... Let's just say I had some unexpected travel issues.

John: Oh, I see. So you won’t have time to explain it right now?

Alice: Not really, no. It's a long story... Maybe another time.