Г171
КОРОЧЕ (КОРОТКО) ГОВОРЯ
these forms onlysent
adv (parenth)
fixed WO if the essence of the matter is to be summarized, stated briefly, then it is as follows ( usu. used by the speaker before summarizing an account, explanation etc, or when he realizes he is failing to express himself clearly and tries to present the matter more succinctly)
in short
to make a long story shortin a wordin briefto put it brieflyto be brief.
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Г172 →← Г170