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long story short

/lɔŋ ˈstɔri ʃɔrt/ /lɒŋ ˈstɔːri ʃɔːt/
expression Everyday Life Neutral
Colloquial
  1. 1 uzun lafın kısası, kısacası

Definition (English)

To summarize a long explanation or series of events briefly.

Example Sentences

  1. Long story short, we missed the flight.
    Uzun lafın kısası, uçağı kaçırdık.
  2. Long story short, he said no.
    Kısacası hayır dedi.

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