手短に言うと

Meaning

1. exp
   in brief; to put it succinctly

Example sentences

• 手短に言うと、君が悪いんだよ。

  To put it briefly it's your fault.

• 講演者は自分の論題がわかっていなかったし、話もうまくなかった、手短に言うと、彼にはがっかりさせられた。

  The speaker didn't know his subject, nor did he speak well; in short, he was disappointing.