Grammar fix
the short version is
main facts
Used to introduce the main facts of a situation without giving the full explanation.
expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The short version is that the repairs will cost more than we expected.
The short version is that I changed courses because I realised I was more interested in design than business.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Shortly speaking, the rent went up again.
Say: The short version is, the rent went up again.
'Shortly speaking' isn't English. Use 'the short version is', 'in short' or 'long story short'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Tell the quick version of events
How formalCasualNeutral
long story shortSkip the details and give the outcome of a story.
the short version isYou're here · Introduce the main facts without the full explanation.
in a nutshellGive the main point or a compact summary.