answer on a postcard

noun — 2 senses

answer on a postcard

noun
1

Idiomatic A brief answer or opinion.

  • John sent me a three-page report when I just wanted an answer on a postcard.
2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see answer, on, a, postcard.

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