English Expression · Native
long story short
in brief
Pronunciation: long story SHORT
Meaning
Used to introduce a short summary of a longer situation.
Example
Long story short, we missed the train and took a bus.
In brief, we missed the train and took a bus.
Practice tips
- Practice long story short out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for native-level learners.