Phrases Sharing Personal Stories or Memories

To make a long story short...

Meaning

I will summarize a lengthy event.

John: So, I went to the airport, missed my flight, then the next one was delayed...
Alice: Oh dear! What happened next?
John: <b>To make a long story short</b>, I arrived 12 hours late and missed the conference.
Alice: Wow! <b>To make a long story short</b>, that sounds like a terrible day.