Make a Long Story Short
Tell only the main point or result and skip the extra details.
Examples
- The meeting ran two hours longer than planned, but to make a long story short we walked out with a better offer.
- I'll make a long story short: the mechanic said it's just a loose belt, so we don't need a full teardown.
- If you want the quick version, should I make a long story short and skip the timeline?
Quote
He not busy being born is busy dying.
Remix: Stand still and you'll shrivel — make fresh work or disappear.