expression
in a word; to put it briefly; to make a long story short
Used to summarize or rephrase a preceding statement concisely. Often appears at the beginning of a sentence or after a pause.
早く言えば、彼はその仕事に向いていないということだ。
In short, he is not suited for that job.
早く言えば、もっとお金が必要なんだ。
To put it briefly, we need more money.