long story short

Meaning

1. Editorial100% of films

   A conversational cue that the speaker is skipping the details and jumping straight to the outcome or main point.

In the movies · 8

• Long story short. Saurel rats me out.The Wolf of Wall Street2013
• Well, to make a long story short...Clue1985
• - To make a long story short, we did it. - We did it.When Harry Met Sally...1989
• Long story short.Lucky Number Slevin2006
• Long story short, we're marooned.Lightyear2022
• I'll cut a long story short.Coffee and Cigarettes2004
• Long story short from now on yous work for Frankie and LennyShark Tale2004
• Long story short, we no longer need a computer in this department.Hidden Figures2016

Learn it in full scenes

• The Wolf of Wall Street2013
  • Jordan Belfort Introduces Himself
  • Jordan's First Lunch with Mark Hanna
  • Black Monday Crushes Jordan's Career
• Clue1985
  • Mrs. Peacock Breaks the Ice
  • Guests Arrive at the Mansion
  • Wadsworth Reveals the Blackmail
• When Harry Met Sally...1989
  • Harry and Sally Drive to New York
  • Sally Explains the Weekday Underpants
  • Men and Women Can't Be Friends

More everyday phrases

• what happened to you
• i swear
• we have to talk
• after you
• can i get you anything
• proud of you
• i can handle it
• one step at a time
• let's get this over with
• one second
• do you trust me
• you were right