To make a long story short, I started going out with her.
To cut a long story short, we next heard him on our right and then behind us.
She knew when a long story was on its way.
To make a long story short, they were two of a kind.
He had an idea it was probably a long story.
To make a long story short we came to an understanding.
But why should I make a long story of it?
His last name changes several times in the course of this long story.
Only one good thing came of all this long story.
Well, at this point we may make a long story short.