The long and the short of it. - a photo on Flickriver

            The phrase "the long and the short of it" is an idiom used to present a concise summary or the essential point of a matter. It is often used to cut to the chase and provide the main idea without going into unnecessary details.

The phrase has its origins in the 16th century and has been used in various forms throughout the years. One of the earliest known versions is found in Shakespeare's play "The Merry Wives of Windsor" (Act 2, Scene 2).

Honiton, Devon UK.

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Taken in: UK / England / East Devon District / Honiton (show map)

Taken on: August 1, 2023

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Camera: Olympus E-M1MarkII, f/6.3, 1/400 sec, 80mm (=160mm), ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Olympus E-M1MarkII
Lens:	OLYMPUS M.12-200mm F3.5-6.3
Aperture:	f/6.3
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/400)
Focal Length:	80mm (35mm equivalent: 160mm)
ISO:	800
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Shutter speed priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	High gain up
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3.6 (Windows)
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