idiom

make a long story short

3Sections

To summarize something briefly; to get to the point

Definition

To summarize something briefly; to get to the point

Examples

  • TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT, we lost.
  • Let me MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT for you.
  • TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT, it failed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • in short
  • briefly
  • to cut a long story short

Antonyms:

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