And you left your wallet there so you had no money to get home and had to walk.Īh well… that's the long story. ![]() You went straight to the pub, then another and another pub. Well I spoke to Neil this morning and he said you didn't go for dinner last night. Well actually Rob, it sounds like you're telling a tall story - a story or fact that is difficult to believe. Not very exciting – but the details are boring – that's why my long story is short. Also Read: In the Fast Lane Meaning, Example, Synonyms. To make a long story short, I had car trouble and ended up being late for the meeting. So Rob, you're telling me you went out with Neil, lost your wallet and got home very very late? To make a long story short, we had a disagreement and decided to end our friendship. So 'to cut – or make - a long story short' means to tell only the important parts about something that has happened and leaving out all the details. I met Geeta last year and to cut a long story short, we getting married tomorrow! There was a technical problem with our plane which they couldn't fix so to cut a long story short, we had to wait for another flight and we arrived a day late. So I spoke to the boss and to cut a long story short, I'm getting a promotion! Really? Well we've got to keep this programme short so shall we move on and hear some examples of this phrase in action…. Hmm, that's a shame Rob because I'm sure you had lots more to tell me. Right, so 'to cut a long story short' means to tell only the main or important parts of a story – not all the details. No, you don't – it would take too long and we haven't got time – and anyway, it's not that interesting – that's why I'm just telling you the most important parts of the story. But why 'cut the long story short'? I want to hear the whole story. Well, I went out for dinner with Neil, then we went to a pub and then I lost my wallet and… to cut a long story short… I got home at two o'clock this morning. Rough? Well you would be, if you'd had the night I've just had. Rob, if you don't mind me saying, you look a bit… rough. We're here to teach you a real English phrase. Hello and welcome to The English We Speak from BBC Learning English. He's not giving Feifei all the details to save time - but is there another reason why he's cutting his long story short? Learn a new English phrase and find out his reasons in this episode of The English We Speak. Listen in as the ladies discuss what lies within what Brooks says is “the creative skill” of seeing others deeply and how gaining that skill then helps you to better see yourself.Rob's had a late night but we're not sure why. According to Brooks, despite this being extremely important to the human experience, many of us struggle with what it takes to really get to know another person and foster deep connection. This week Skye and Amanda read How to Know a Person by David Brooks and talk about how to make those who we interact with feel valued, heard and understood. Joy Harden Bradford Drama-Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships By Nedra Glover Tawwab You Owe You: Ignite Your Power, Your Purpose, and Your Why by Eric Thomas ![]() Thema Bryant Letting Go Of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Break Up and Overcome Love Addiction Luster By: Raven Leilani Milo Imagines The World By: Matt De La PenaWe Over Me: The CounterIntuitive Approach to Getting Everything You Want From Your Relationship By: Khadeen and Devale Ellis Revolutionary Mothering Edited by: Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Mai'a Williams and China Martens Sisterhood Heals By: Dr. He-Motions By: TD JakesCry Like A Man By: Jason WilsonHomecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self By: Dr. They are joined by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Bibliotherapist, Emely Rumble of Literapy NYC, as the three break down each member of the family’s storyline and offer them a read to help them through their drama.Įmely’s Book Prescriptions mentioned in this week’s episode: Learn the definition, usage and examples of the idiom 'long story short', which means to make a long story short, or to cut a long story short. ![]() This time for the characters of the 90s Black classic film, Soul Food. Coming off of Thanksgiving, Skye and Amanda are back with another TV book recommendation episode.
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