[Idiom] MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT. - Master the Art of Being Concise and Captivating
Make a long story short.
/meɪk ə lɒŋ ˈstɔːri ʃɔːrt/
To tell something concisely.
Make a long story short" is an idiom used to express the idea of conveying a lot of information in a few words. It is particularly useful in communication where clarity and brevity are valued. This phrase teaches the skill of summarizing and distilling information effectively, an essential skill in both personal and professional communications.
Example Sentences
To make a long story short, he left early.
He decided to leave the gathering before it ended.
Let me make a long story short and get to the point.
I’ll skip the details and summarize the main point.
I'll make a long story short: they reconciled after years of disagreement.
They ended their long-standing feud and became friends again.