CliffsNotes version

Definitions

A summary or shortened version of something.

informal

Examples

“As a reboot, Man of Steel is pretty much required to give⟳ us Superman's backstory, but that doesn't have⟳ to be the arc of the whole movie. Just give⟳ us a CliffsNotes version; there's no reason⟳ Snyder can't get⟳ us from Krypton to Earth in 15 minutes, even with his beloved slow-motion camera tricks intact.”

“While receiving CliffsNotes versions of scouting reports on the Blue Jays' hitters between innings, Hefner, who gave the Mets three scoreless innings in his major league debut last⟳ month, pitched five innings, allowing two runs while striking out five.”

“Former Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley has said the case could drag⟳ on for several months as the new jury reviews evidence and hears opening statements, closing arguments and witness testimony in a "Cliffs Notes" version of the trial”

“The CliffsNotes version is that DCI John Bentley is a wrongun, the police in general are scum and really, really thick.”

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