Definition
Used to indicate that you do not wish to explain something because the explanation would be lengthy.
說來話長(表示不想詳述)
"How do you know so many celebrities?" "Oh, it's a long story."
「你怎麼認識這麼多名人?」「哦,這說來話長。」
"Why did you suddenly quit that job?" "Well, it's a long story, I'll tell you later."
「你為什麼突然辭掉那份工作?」「嗯,說來話長,我晚點告訴你。」
"How did you end up moving here?" "It's a long story, it's actually quite complicated."
「你怎麼會搬到這裡?」「說來話長,其實挺複雜的。」