make ·phrase (IDIOM)
Definition: to mention only the final result or point of something without going into other details Level: C1
长话短说,我妈妈其实是个非常通情达理的人。
___To ___make ___a ___long ___story ___short, my mother turned out to be a very understanding person.
长话短说,我们的航班被取消了,最后只能改坐火车。
___To ___make ___a ___long ___story ___short, our flight got cancelled and we had to take a train instead.
长话短说,我们错过了末班火车,只好打车回家了。
___To ___make ___a ___long ___story ___short, we missed the last train and had to take a taxi home.
长话短说,他再也没有打过棒球。
___To ___make ___a ___long ___story ___short, he never played baseball again.
长话短说,我母亲原来是个善解人意的人。
___To ___make ___a ___long ___story ___short, my mother turned out to be an understanding person.
长话短说,我们设法按时完成了项目。
___To ___make ___a ___long ___story ___short, we managed to finish the project on time.