To make a long story short
Meaning: In short, as a way to avoid a long explanation, I am going to give only the basic facts
Example: To make a long story short, I was young and ambitious and I thought I could beat the guy. To make a long story short, we won.
Example: To make a long story short, I was young and ambitious and I thought I could beat the guy. To make a long story short, we won.
