The short version of a long answer. When you don't want to give
the long details for whatever reason.
When you just want
the basic facts, not the
War & Peace, x-tra long, version of the story, or someone's answer.
David:" Hey Jeff, How'd it go with
Marcela this weekend?"
Jeff: "The short of the long....touchdown!"
Jeff:" Hey David, Do you have any beer left?"
David:" Well...I was gonna go to
the liquor store, then Kim called me...and you know she has a nice..."
Jeff:" Dude....the short of the long..."
Daid:" Sorry, man."