Popular Expression Long Story Short Posted May 7, 2014February 25, 2020 Evil Long Story Short = taking a long story and summarizing its main points, skipping over unnecessary details Ex: To make a “long story short,” you’re fired. Ex: “Long story short,” I got shot in the leg, so that’s why I walk funny now. BACK to Popular Expressions Open modal× Become an Evil English Member! Try it FREE for 1 month! Click here to learn more