“to cut a long story short”
Hear how "to cut a long story short" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 9 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: 13 Reasons Why, Lie To Me, Lex Fridman, TED, Late Night with Seth Meyers and 2 more.
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YouTubeLex Fridman702K views · 2023-05-18
Anna Frebel: Origin and Evolution of the Universe, Galaxies, and Stars | Lex Fridman Podcast #378
“So to cut a long story
short about the searching,”
potentially.
- Yes, yes, yes. … we started early on
Play at 89:54
YouTubeLex Fridman702K views · 2023-05-18
Anna Frebel: Origin and Evolution of the Universe, Galaxies, and Stars | Lex Fridman Podcast #378
“And so to cut a long story
short, we had to come...”
And the weather was degrading. … So he was observing the right stars.
Play at 98:26
YouTubeLex Fridman1.4M views · 2025-12-12
Deciphering Secrets of Ancient Civilizations, Noah's Ark, and Flood Myths | Lex Fridman Podcast #487
“once came in with a whole load of objects,
including this tablet, which, to cut a long”
sometimes people would bring objects,
sometimes they'd ask questions. And somebody … story short, I identified pretty
much straight away as being
Play at 72:04
TV Show13 Reasons Why
13 причин почему — S02E01
“- You cut down there?
- I used to, a long time ago.”
- Keep going.
- Wait, those are cuts. … But those are recent.
Play at 5:45
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YouTubeTED395K views · 2025-02-25
Trump, Europe, Ukraine and the Uncertain World Order | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer
“to cut a deal on Ukraine
over the heads of the Ukrainians.”
But of course, what that means
is that the Americans are preparing … In other words, the US and Russia together
Play at 15:58
YouTubeLate Night with Seth Meyers1.3M views · 2025-12-12
Trump Flails on Inflation & Calls Affordability a “Hoax" as Poll Numbers Hit New Lows: A Closer Look
“to cut a household budget would
be to cut back from 37 dolls
to two.”
So, look, I guess a good way … But -- and I asked this
with genuine curiosity --
Play at 8:36
YouTubePowerfulJRE2.1M views · 2025-11-05
Joe Rogan Experience #2406 - Russell Crowe
“to cut a few corners and it would”
after the second operation that he had … probably cause me problems later on in
Play at 173:12
YouTubePowerfulJRE1.2M views · 2025-04-09
Joe Rogan Experience #2302 - Ron White
“to cut a baby out of [ __ ] Sharon”
is a charismatic dude and they all want … Tate's stomach. No, it was way crazier
Play at 118:29
YouTubeVICE714K views · 2025-04-14
What Happens When 16,400 Inmates Are Released Early? (VICE Documentary)
“to cut a garden, build a fence or”
writing? I'm no good at it. You tell me … something like that, I'll do it.
Play at 29:52
TV ShowLie To Me
Обмани меня — S03E01
“to cut a corner or break a rule or a law,”
Any chance you get … and you just expect the rest of us
Play at 21:56
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