to tell something briefly
рассказать что-то кратко (rasskazat' chto-to kratko)
"To make a long story short, I missed my flight."
"Чтобы сократить историю, я опоздал на рейс." (Chtoby **sokratit' istoriyu**, ya opozdal na reys.)
a casual way to admit a small mistake
to leave a place quickly or escape an unpleasant situation
an honest and open conversation between friends
to start dancing, especially at a party
to be extremely surprised or upset
to learn how to do a particular job or activity
