980 - Long Story Short - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English
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980 - Long Story Short - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English
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Today, let’s look at another natural conversational phrase - “long story short.”
We use long story short when we want to summarize a situation and skip all the details. It’s like saying, “I’m just gonna tell you the main point.”
- Like, “What a morning! Long story short, I missed the train and got to work late.”
- Or when talking about a problem: “Long story short, the project took longer than we expected.”
- You can also use it when explaining how something ended: “Yeah, we were going to go hiking, but, long story short, we decided not to go.”
You’ll hear long story short a lot in casual conversation, especially when people don’t want to or don’t need to give a full explanation. It helps your English sound more relaxed and natural - just like everyday spoken English.
So remember, the next time you want to summarize a situation quickly, try using “long story short.”
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