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You might say to make a long story short when you are giving a brief summary of a longer explanation. The speaker skips many details and goes straight to the main point.
The phrase became common in English conversation as a way to signal that the full story is being shortened, so the listener is prepared for a quick conclusion.
The phrase became common in English conversation as a way to signal that the full story is being shortened, so the listener is prepared for a quick conclusion.
To make a long story short, Fred messed up and we missed the concert.