it's a long story

Phrase

 * 1) The situation is too complicated or extensive to talk about.
 * 2) The situation is too embarrassing to talk about.

Usage notes
May be shortened to long story:
 * You remember that thing with the girl, the tomato juice and the monkey, how did that end?
 * - Long story, just get in the car.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: ,
 * Czech: to je na dlouhé povídání
 * Dutch: dat is een lang verhaal, lang verhaal