To cut a long story short
phrase
Used to end a long explanation or story in a quick way.
To cut a long story short, I ended up missing the train because of heavy traffic.
Often appears as...
- so
- to cut a long story short
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to end a long explanation or story in a quick way.
To cut a long story short, I ended up missing the train because of heavy traffic.
Often appears as...
- so
- to cut a long story short
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Conversational Shortcut
Use it to skip details in casual talks, showing only the outcome or conclusion matters.
To cut a long story short, they got married in Vegas.
Pro Tip 2/3Suspense Breaker
It can reduce suspense by revealing the end of a narrative abruptly.
To cut a long story short, the dog found its way home.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Outcome
It's often used to introduce a twist or surprising event in the storyline.
To cut a long story short, I turned down the job offer.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversational Shortcut
Use it to skip details in casual talks, showing only the outcome or conclusion matters.
To cut a long story short, they got married in Vegas.
Pro Tip 2/3Suspense Breaker
It can reduce suspense by revealing the end of a narrative abruptly.
To cut a long story short, the dog found its way home.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Outcome
It's often used to introduce a twist or surprising event in the storyline.
To cut a long story short, I turned down the job offer.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversational Shortcut
Use it to skip details in casual talks, showing only the outcome or conclusion matters.
To cut a long story short, they got married in Vegas.
Pro Tip 2/3Suspense Breaker
It can reduce suspense by revealing the end of a narrative abruptly.
To cut a long story short, the dog found its way home.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Outcome
It's often used to introduce a twist or surprising event in the storyline.
To cut a long story short, I turned down the job offer.
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