Meaning
To tell the main points of a story quickly.
Cultural Background
Americans value efficiency in conversation, making this phrase very common in business and casual settings. British speakers might use this to avoid 'waffling' (talking too much).
Use a comma
Always put a comma after the phrase when it starts a sentence.
Meaning
To tell the main points of a story quickly.
Use a comma
Always put a comma after the phrase when it starts a sentence.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
To make a ____ story short, we left early.
The idiom is 'to make a long story short'.
Which is the correct idiom?
Which phrase is correct?
This is the standard idiomatic form.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesTo make a ____ story short, we left early.
The idiom is 'to make a long story short'.
Which phrase is correct?
This is the standard idiomatic form.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, but keep it casual.
No, it's actually polite.
Related Phrases
In a nutshell
synonymTo summarize briefly.
Cut to the chase
similarGet to the main point.
