cut a long story short
Asked in: SSC CGL 2020 T-1
cut a long story short in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To cut a long story shortAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Tell something briefly
Correct Answer: Tell something briefly
Solution:
The idiom "To cut a long story short" means to tell only the main or essential part of a story or explanation without going into unnecessary details.
✅ Example: To cut a long story short, we missed the train.
Other options are incorrect:
• Not about liking short or long stories
• Not about roundabout explanations
Meanings:
briefly – in short form – संक्षेप में
roundabout – indirect – घुमावदार तरीके से
cut a long story short – questions
Has cut a long story short been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – cut a long story short has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2020 T-1.