to summarize something briefly
简要总结某事 (jiǎn yào zǒng jié mǒu shì)
"Long story short, we missed the train."
"简而言之，我们错过了火车。" (jiǎn ér yán zhī, wǒmen cuòguò le huǒchē.)
having practical intelligence and experience, not just book...
to throw something away
to pay attention to small details or finalize things perfect...
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
feeling completely happy and content
something that has both positive and negative consequences
