The idiom “make a long story short" is used when someone wants to give a shorter, summarized version of a story or explanation.
It means they're going to skip many details and get to the main point quickly.
Meaning of ‘Make a long story short’ Idiom in English
Make a long story short
Meaning
Examples
I had a lot of adventures during my trip, but to make a long story short, I got lost in the jungle for a day.
To make a long story short, they had a disagreement, but they eventually worked things out and became friends again.
They had a complicated relationship, but to make a long story short, they got married and are now happily together.
The project faced numerous challenges, but to make a long story short, it was a huge success.
There were many obstacles to overcome, but to make a long story short, we achieved our goal and won the competition.
He had many interesting experiences in college, but to make a long story short, he graduated with a degree in biology.
