The precise origin of the phrase "long story short" is unknown, but it is believed to have originated in the 18th century. The phrase is thought to have come from the practice of storytelling, in which a storyteller would use the phrase to signal to the audience that they were about to abbreviate a lengthy tale. It is used to indicate that one is about to provide a shorter, more concise version of a longer story or explanation.

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The idiom "make a long story short" is believed to have originated in the 18th century. It is thought to have come from the practice of storytelling, in which a storyteller would use the phrase to signal to the audience that they were about to abbreviate a lengthy tale. This expression is used to indicate that one is about to provide a shorter, more concise version of a longer story or explanation.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a long story short" and when to use it?

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