come to the point
leave out all unnecessary details
focus on the major point
say only what is important and leave out minor details
We haven’t got all day for this discussion. Let’s cut to the chase.
After the customary greetings and handshakes, we cut to the chase and began negotiating with our clients.
He was busy with his work, so I cut to the chase and told him that the project had been cancelled.
I don’t have time for idle talk, so cut to the chase and tell me what you want.
I can see that you are busy, so I’ll cut to the chase. I need you to lend me a large amount of money.
As soon as everyone was assembled, the team cut to the chase and began the discussion.
I’ll cut to the chase and tell you the main problem. Your car has a faulty engine.
There is no origin for this idiom
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