说来话长

it's a long story

adjective Rare #16,548
it's a long story Used to say that explaining something would take a long time, often when postponing or avoiding a detailed explanation.
CH: 这件事说来话长,我们改天再聊。
EN: It's a long story; let's talk another day.

这取决于肝脏说来话长

It depends on the liver—but that’s a long story.

— 调音师 (2018)

你不懂,说来话长,快走!

You wouldn't understand. It's a long story. Hurry, go!

— 穆那大哥做医生 (2003)

说来话长..

It's a long story.

— 普通女人 (2017)

是的说来话长

Yes, it’s a long story.

— 瞬息全宇宙 (2022)

说来话长

It's a long story.

说来话长

It's a long story.

— 追击者 (2008)

这个说来话长

That’s a long story.

— 几近成名 (2000)

说来话长,

It's a long story.

— 穆那大哥做医生 (2003)