Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

The long or short of it is that I do not want to deal with that new firm.

A.

The long and short of it

B.

The long and short for it

C.

The long or short for it

D.

The shot and long for it

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is A

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