Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To cut a long story short
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
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.