Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To cut a long story short

Tell something briefly

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "to cut a long story short" is (1) Tell something briefly.

This idiom is used to say that you are going to summarize a long story or explanation. It is often used when someone is telling a story that is taking too long or when someone is getting too bogged down in details.

The other options do not fit the meaning of the idiom.

• Like to tell long stories means that someone enjoys telling long stories.
• Tell something in a roundabout way means to tell something in a way that is indirect or confusing.
• Like to tell short stories means that someone enjoys telling short stories.