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Idioms & Expressions
Cut to the chase
Used when urging someone to skip details and focus on key points.
Literal Meaning
Cut: Separate into pieces; To: In the direction of; The: Definite article; Chase: Pursue.
Actual Meaning
Get to the main point without delays
Examples in Context

'Cut to the chase - what do you need?' (Translation: Get to the point)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Skip the preamble
  • 2Movie industry origin
  • 3Impatience expression
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
get to the point
straight to the point
skip the small talk
no beating around the bush
cut to the quick
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