Phrases Sharing Fun Facts or Stories

To make a long story short...

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Meaning

Used to summarize a lengthy explanation or narrative briefly.

Example sentences

John: Tell me about your trip!

Alice: To make a long story short... I got lost, missed my flight, and arrived three days late.

John: Oh no! What happened?

Alice: Well, To make a long story short... a series of unfortunate events led to a very chaotic journey.