For example, in relationships. You meet someone new and you're thinking about getting into a serious relationship with them. 'Look before you leap' means getting to know their values, their family situation, their past relationships, etc. The 'long story' could be that they have had some trust issues in the past due to a bad breakup. They also come from a family with a different cultural background which might have an impact on your relationship. So, all these aspects, which together form a long story, should be considered before you take the leap and commit to the relationship.
Well, 'look before you leap' is a common saying which means think carefully before acting. When we add 'long story' to it, perhaps it's about a situation where the need to be cautious before acting is related to a complex or drawn - out set of circumstances. For example, in a business deal that has been in the works for a long time, you really need to look before you leap as there are many details and a long history to take into account.
Sure. One example is when people invest in the stock market. A friend of mine heard about a hot new stock and was tempted to invest all his savings without really researching the company. But he decided to 'look before he leaped'. He studied the company's financials, market trends, and potential risks. As a result, he found out that the company had some hidden debts and a shaky business model. So he saved his money from a likely loss.
Maybe the story has the protagonist constantly making impulsive decisions throughout, but in the final scene, they have a moment of reflection and understand that they should have been more cautious. That realization leads to the ending with the 'Look before you leap' message.
The consequences can be quite severe. For example, if you take a job without looking into the company culture first. You might find out that the work environment is toxic, with long hours, low pay, and bad management. You could end up being very unhappy and stressed. Another consequence is financial loss. If you invest without proper research, like in a get - rich - quick scheme, you might lose all your money.
The main idea of this short story is to advocate caution. It might illustrate through various scenarios how people, when they act impulsively without looking ahead, find themselves in difficult positions. It could have characters who leap into new business ventures, relationships or adventures without proper consideration. And then they face problems like financial losses, broken hearts or dangerous situations. This story aims to teach the reader that being prudent and thinking things through is always a wise approach.
Sure. For example, a short story could be about a man who finds a magic coin on the street. In just a few paragraphs, it can describe how he picks it up, feels a strange warmth, and then suddenly his day starts to change in unexpected ways. This is a short story but it can have a long - lasting impact on the reader.
Yes. There was a short event where a cat chased a mouse into a hole. But the long story is about what happened next. The cat waited outside the hole for a long time. The mouse inside was thinking of ways to escape. The cat's owner came and tried to persuade the cat to leave. This short chase led to a long - drawn - out stand - off between the cat, the mouse and the owner.
A long shot story could be about a young, inexperienced actor who auditions for a major Hollywood role against hundreds of well - known and established actors. Against all expectations, he gets the part and goes on to become a huge star. His journey from an unknown to a big - name actor was a long shot but made for a great story.
Sure. Once there was a man who started to tell about his fishing trip. He began with how he woke up that morning. He described in great detail what he had for breakfast, how he chose his clothes for the day, and then he went on to talk about the drive to the fishing spot. He told about every single turn he took, every song he heard on the radio, and when he finally got to the lake, he started to list all the equipment he took out of his car one by one, before he even started to talk about actually fishing. That's a long winded story.
A story about a man walking down the street. He starts by describing every single step, every crack on the sidewalk, every tree he passes by in great detail, but there is no real goal or interesting event in the story. That's a long hollow story.