make a long story short
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To give a brief summary of a long story or situation
- 1I met him at a party, and to make a long story short, we are now best friends.
- 2She started explaining the whole incident, but to make a long story short, she just apologized.
When you make a long story short, you are giving a quick version of what happened without all the details. It's like telling someone the main points without going into every little thing that happened. It's a way to save time and get to the point faster.
When making a long story short, focus on the key events or main characters to help keep your summary concise and to the point. This will make it easier for others to understand the story quickly.
at the grocery store
The Missing Wallet
Michael
Hey Steven, why do you look so stressed?
Steven
I lost my wallet somewhere in the store.
Michael
Oh no! Did you find it?
Steven
Yeah, to make a long story short, it was in the cart all along.
at the police station
The Unexpected Turn
Sandra
I was just walking down the street when I realized my bag was open.
Matthew
Oh no, what happened next?
Sandra
Well, to make a long story short, my wallet was gone.
Matthew
That's terrible! Let's report it immediately.
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Similar to "make a long story short":
- 1in short
- 2to sum up