手短に言えば

in short

→ 手短だ
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in short Used to summarize something briefly, often before stating the main point or conclusion. 手短に言うと and 手短にいえば are equivalent variations.
JA: 手短に言えば、計画はうまくいかなかった。
EN: In short, the plan didn't work out.

手短に言えばそうなる

In short, that's what it comes down to.

手短に言えばその企画失敗だった

In short, the project was a failure.