Meaning of the word "long story short" in English

What does "long story short" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

long story short

US /lɔŋ ˈstɔri ʃɔrt/

UK /lɒŋ ˈstɔːri ʃɔːt/

used when you are going to explain what happened in a simple way, without giving all the details

Example:

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So, long story short, we missed our flight and had to stay an extra night.

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I could tell you all the details, but to make a long story short, he got the job.