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The long and short

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe gist; the essence or substance; the most important or salient features.
"The speech went on for hours, but the long and short of it is that not much has changed since last year."

Synonyms

gistmutlubbottom linesubstancesalient pointcontinentmaincorebruntmeatsubstantialmainspring
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